Petrol Station

Yesterday, I had a brief discussion with my senior. The topic was Petrol Station. Yesterday, most of the petrol station owner banned Credit Card usage in their stations. Motorists will be found this very discouraging.

1. The price already HIGH, Credit Card would be preferable for buying the petrol.
2. Unlike cash, credit card used so that even slightest 35 or 7 cents to make your petrol tank full can be done. Most motorist used cash in sum of RM10, 20, or even RM50. They dont even know their tank will be full or not.

The truth is, the petrol station owner do have their reasons. Due to the recent price hike, the cost of their maintenance or management might as well increased. According to my senior,

1. The commission given to the Petrol station owner given was based on per litre bought by motorist. Not by price. Means that eventhough the petrol price is increased, they still have the same amount of income. For instance, previously for RM 1.90 per litre, they receive 10 cents per litre. As of now, they still receive 10 cents for RM 2.70.
   
2. For banks/credit cards, the commission given to them is based on price. Its like buying items on the shops. Means that the banks actually gather more due for this price hike if motorists started used credit cards.

Can we blame them? I'm not sure whether to blame them for yesterday's chaotic scene at Sabah. For sure they gained a lot just for yesterday. In fact, might as well the Most Profitable day in their history. I'm not sure who/where/when this hoax SMS started.

I am just wondering what happened if the SMS actually came true. Emm..