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  • Start date Start date Sep 2, 2006

Shiroelex

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As I was filling up today, I noticed these signs in the station.

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I thought that was pretty interesting. The gas station I was at is actually owned by the station across the street from it, whom does not have these signs, and the gas over there was a penny more. I figured I could do well enough without the high ethanol blend.

If anyone was curious, this was what I paid. Quite a bit more than my last fillup Unfortunately, that last tank was the worst mileage I have ever gotten before. 200 miles flat to the whole tank.... I did have my pedal down quite a bit this tank though...
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Sorry about the crappy camera phone. It takes much better pictures if I clean the lens of pocket lint first. I was in a rush to get out of that station; this retard with a trailer full of lawnmowers hanging out was not skilled enough to be alive, much less driving, and had come real close to my car a few too many times for my liking.
 

Mustang5L5

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Every station near me has a 10% blend. I can't find 100% gas anywhere
 

merc123

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gas here is still 2.60+

Went to Kentucky and it was 2.30 something.
 

timeless2

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There are 15% blends in Iowa. E85 is making its way into mainstream here as well.
 

ProCharger GT

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$2.39 for regular here in Cleveland
 

DropTopPony

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almost all are 10% blend here now also. I wonder if that will change when it gets colder.
 

stangGT97

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Still 100% gas in cleveland area. Ethanol makes my car run like crap so I'm dreading having to put it in my tank when I get back to MA
 
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redgt2000

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Im in Indiana now and its $2.29 but theres no ethanol. My stang actually liked E10 fuel when I had hypertech. The ethanol is a plus if your pulling extra timing
 
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exindust

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paying 320+ for premium here in hitlerland
 

97gtconv.

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paid $2.57 for 93 premium at Chevron has the 10% ethanol....Houston, TX
 
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Silvr04GT

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It's interesting, up here in the great white north at Shell the 87 octane gas is listed as having up to 10% ethanol and then the 89 is listed as having up to 5% and then V-Power (91) is 0%.
 

Blinkstang

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Wow, those gas prices are amazing! Gas just went down to around $3.00 here for Regular (87 Octane) in Chicago.
 

Skidawg

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I'm in a government mandated 10% ethanol blend area. The prices are about $2.60 right now.

When I ran 100% fuel, my MPG was slightly better, but I didn't notice any performance difference. I'm happy a station would come out and say they are ethanol free. I'd definately go there if I had the choice.
 

Kraw

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I read that E85 doesn't burn as well, or something like that, causing you to get lower MPG. Seems like the lower price isn't worth it in the long run

2.45 in Newnan, Ga
 
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