Prices from 2006, in rubles...
Prices from 2006, in rubles...
Here's what I know about it. Approximately 50 franchise holders, involving over a hundred service stations felt they could send a message in protest to the parent company.
They knew full well that they were going to lose money yesterday. It was only a one day protest.
They were being up charged 18 to 22 cents per gallon over other branded fuel stations from their respective suppliers. It was hoped that the projected the dip in sales running upstream would get noticed.
Lukoil is a Russian based Company with Lukoil North America setting market price.