I was just wondering (Fuel Question)
Me being an East Coast person would somebody please explain the gas ratings in the Mid West. I'm refering to the regular (87 Octane) vs the Plus (89 Octane)It blows my mind pulling up to the pumps and...
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Nick-B wrote:
The OP's first question is why is Plus grade cheaper than Regular in the Mid-West. Are there any Midwesters out there that know why? Curious minds want to know. Here in the Pacific NW, Plus costs more.
My memory is fuzzy on this, but as I recall Mid-grade is cheaper in Illinois (maybe Iowa? Kansas? one of the big agricultural states anyway, maybe more than one state but I only encountered it in one state) because the state subsidizes motor fuels with ethanol (I think it was minimum 15% ethanol). Ostensibly the state did this to support the ag industry to help them break into the fuel market, also of course for the environmetal benefits. I am sure it had nothing to do with the corn lobby's generous support of campaign funds though.
