Originally Posted by
BoilerUP
Yeah, uplifting more than 3x the total fuel capacity of my plane allows you a
little more negotiating leverage...
That said, I have had more than one FBO offer to match any available contract fuel price...
yes, lucky us we can tanker coast to coast...what KILLS us is when we have to make multiple stops on an opposite coast, in small fields.
and I agree, I have had many FBOs offer to beat any other price in the area...they really seem to be after business.
I don't spend too much time on this, but give it the college try as fuel is the single best place to save money...and our boss knows this.
I usually just contact the FBOs, let them know Im shopping around, and ask once for their best price out the door. Low guy wins. I dont go back and forth forever..
I am constantly amazed at the difference in fuel prices though..sometimes $1-2 just in the local area.