In New York State it is considered illegal to charge one price for gas if purchased with cash and a higher price for gas purchased with a credit card. In a Daily News report 30% of the gas stations they checked, charged a lower price for cash purchases. It is considered "bait and switch" by drawing the customers in with the advertised "Cash" price, however when they get to the pump and try to pay with a credit card it a higher price per gallon. You can report them to the Better Business Bureau, but they usually receive a small fine and a slap on the wrist, so I just make sure to bring cash for the pump. If they are charging a different price for a credit purchase, 10 to 15 cents higher a gallon, then they must post that price and then advertise that they are discounting "cash" purchases. I'm not sure the policy in other states.
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