a front for...?

[cellio]

There are two gas stations in Squirrel Hill. Until the last few months their prices usually differed by a few cents (with the BP consistently lower) -- but it was usually a small-enough difference that it might not be worth going out of your way. More recently the difference has climbed to 10 cents or more, which I assume is enough to make most consumers change their plans if they're aware of the difference (which, if you live there, you probably are).

The difference has been climbing, and this morning it was 23 cents. It makes me wonder if the one station is really in the business of selling gas.

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[cellio]

So, what do you think the gas station is a front for?

It could be something benign, like a repair shop. :-)

I think xiphias has it right -- they probably use the gas as a handy lure, but that's not how they make their money.