[mysterio]

So you are arguing that even though the cost of fuel is passed directly on to you that are not buying fuel? Did the truck run on fairy dust?

Now consider this. Suppose I want to return the fuel you say I bought for a refund. How can I do that when my receipt says I bought butter, milk, and cheese?

Return the butter, milk, and cheese, possibly? You would be refunded the whole price, including the price you paid for the fuel to transport it to the point of sale.

[ClaireSolt]

I din't pay for the fuel. Someone else did. Get a grip. Saying that the cost of an item includes costs that are passed along is not the same as actually paying it, becausxe the actual buyer has choice and leverage. If you want to get fixed on the hidden costs of something you buy, look at how much of it is taxes. I think it is about 1/2.