I heard this on the radio this morning and the only online source I could grab an article from was MSN.com so put your political spin filter on if your read it. (for example the writer thinks: threatening to add to the cost of filling up a Mercedes or Lamborghini...only rich folks driving exotic cars are affected???)
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/mar...ise-as-cleaner-fuel-rules-play-out/ar-AAFc6j0
Basically cleaner (less sulfur) gas requirements are taking effect that will drive the refining costs of higher octane fuel because removing the sulphur drives octane down which has to be replaced with an ingredient call alkylate. Alkylate will be in high demand.
How much is your limit before sticking with 87?
I'm currently seeing a $0.50 increase from 87 to 93. That is nearing my limit of switchover to 87. Paying $15 per fill up more just bugs me. (at an average of 26 gallons at fill up my limit is $0.58/gal difference)
I will run high octane (87 recommended, 91 for best performance noticeable in hot weather or towing) as recommended by the owner's manual. I have been running 93 since January but will switch back soon.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/mar...ise-as-cleaner-fuel-rules-play-out/ar-AAFc6j0
Basically cleaner (less sulfur) gas requirements are taking effect that will drive the refining costs of higher octane fuel because removing the sulphur drives octane down which has to be replaced with an ingredient call alkylate. Alkylate will be in high demand.
How much is your limit before sticking with 87?
I'm currently seeing a $0.50 increase from 87 to 93. That is nearing my limit of switchover to 87. Paying $15 per fill up more just bugs me. (at an average of 26 gallons at fill up my limit is $0.58/gal difference)
I will run high octane (87 recommended, 91 for best performance noticeable in hot weather or towing) as recommended by the owner's manual. I have been running 93 since January but will switch back soon.
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