Limits on gas purchases with credit cards?

[carol b]

I don't know why the credit cards would do this to people. It
is stupid on their part to cause people to use their cards in this
manner.

Some retailers claim the credit card companies have created an artificial limit. MasterCard and Visa counter that they're trying to protect consumers.
It's an issue for those who drive sport utility vehicles and other large autos. A 20-gallon fillup of $4 gas would cost $80.
Drivers who want to exceed $75 on a Visa or MasterCard at a capped pump must make two transactions — each time inserting their card, lifting the nozzle and choosing the grade of gas — or they can pay the cashier in the store.

By M. DIANE McCORMICK


Limits on gas purchases with credit cards?

I just find this to be ridiculous and I hope that the credit
card companies come to their senses soon.