Yep, and the problem with these ‘small deals’ is $3000 is enough that an acrimonious housemate might not give you your money back. But it’s small enough to not give you meaningful satisfaction were you to pursue this in court. (Because of overheads)
Paying 56 cents which is an overpayment vs the true cost which is about 20 cents is paying to avoid this risk. If you drove 5000 miles a year then you’d be paying $1800 extra.
Depends on mileage driven then. But the housemate should rationally accept 56 cents.
Yep, and the problem with these ‘small deals’ is $3000 is enough that an acrimonious housemate might not give you your money back. But it’s small enough to not give you meaningful satisfaction were you to pursue this in court. (Because of overheads)
Paying 56 cents which is an overpayment vs the true cost which is about 20 cents is paying to avoid this risk. If you drove 5000 miles a year then you’d be paying $1800 extra.
Depends on mileage driven then. But the housemate should rationally accept 56 cents.