I was on the Cal sag ? Illnois river yesterday near chicago. 89 was $4.39- 4.59 and I saw $5.39 which I assumed was diesel.

That's what I'm saying....

We're paying higher prices on the water, yet the marina's and/or gas stations on the water don't pay road tax on the fuel they pump so in theory you would think it would be cheaper than on land... :(

Some years ago the marina had a pump that was located on land and they had to shut land pump down so they didn't have to pay the "road tax." :hitfan:

In NJ there are all the environmental/marine taxes that get added on.

Tom, when did that come into effect? :(

When I ran a gas dock with at friend there weren't any environmental/marine taxes that i was aware of, this was circa 1996 though.... It was still more expensvie in comparison, now it's even higher. :hitfan:

I can't imagine what insurance is like for a marina pumping gas. Down here in FL it must be rediculous. Plus if you consider the volume that a marina does versus your corner station, I'm sure the marina has to add a much bigger margin since they don't do the volume.

It's a little out of date....if I find a new article I'll post.

http://findarticles.com/p/articles/m...9/ai_112350801

Here ya go...

http://www.boatus.com/gov/state_boat.asp

Saw $3.87/gallon for 93 octane on Lake Norman a few weeks back.

That's what my folks paid Saturday for 89 oct at Bahia Mar. :eek: :D

Marina where I boat set there price last week at $1.44 per liter or around 5.70 per USG.