Our data shows that the net profit margin of gas stations has been increasing each year for the past four years. The net profit margin was 0.96% in 2007, 1.24% in 2008, 1.63% in 2009, and 2.70% in 2010. A common misconception, however, is that the gas station owners receive a hefty profit from increasing gas prices. The graphic below displays the breakdown of how your money is actually distributed every time you fill up at the pump.
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