How much money does a normal gas station make in profits from a gallon of gas?

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Because of an extensive tax on gas, gas stations don't make much more than two or three cents per gallon of gas sold. Over time, that may add up to a lot of money for gas stations, but for a single gallon, the gas stations aren't making much.

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