The other day, Tina needed gas. Tina Medardi: “I was literally on E. I saw $2.99, so I was like, ‘Oh, That’s a good price’.” It was on the sign out front that said regular cash: $2.99.

These fees are the gas station’s way of covering the credit card processing fees, which can range from 1.5% to 3.5% of the transaction total. These merchant fees can add up fast.

Gas stations are charging up to $1 extra per gallon for credit card payments. Discover why it’s happening, where it’s legal and how to avoid these surprise fees on your next road trip.

He noticed a sign stating that customers using a credit card would be charged $1 more per gallon. Curious, he asked the station manager if the sign was a mistake. Advertisement ...

Gas station holds mean retailers know a debit or credit card has enough money. They can only be avoided if a gas station allows you to pay for gas up front.