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Sometimes Saving Bucks on Fuel Is False Economy

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Key Takeaways:

  • While tracking services can help pilots find cheaper aviation fuel and save money, the price often reflects more than just wholesale cost and profit, including potential airport fees.
  • The article suggests that focusing solely on the lowest fuel price might overlook other valuable aspects of an FBO or airport, such as customer service, unique experiences, or historical interest.
  • Sometimes, the memorable interactions and personal connections at an FBO can provide value that outweighs slight differences in fuel cost.
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My wife, Leslie, sometimes teases me for remembering where all the cheapest gas stations are around our home town. I catch myself saying, “You paid 12 cents more per gallon where you went! Why, for 11 gallons that’s…”

That’s when I shut up.

Mark Phelps

Mark Phelps is a senior editor at AVweb. He is an instrument rated private pilot and former owner of a Grumman American AA1B and a V-tail Bonanza.

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