MSN Money has a list of 10 secrets about gas stations that could cost you money if you don't know about them. The best ones are about why you shouldn't use a debit card. For example, some stations will ask banks to place a hold on some of the cash in your account to cover your purchase, and won't report the real purchase amount for a few days, leaving your cash in limbo.
"10 things gas stations won't tell you" [MSN Money] (Thanks to Chester!) (Photo: °Florian)
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