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To: Wharf Rat who wrote (4746)	9/15/2006 11:44:26 AM
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Here Comes Winter Gasoline Posted by Robert Rapier on Friday September 15, 2006 at 9:43 AM EST Now, for something that I think will be non-controversial, and hopefully somewhat educational. One of the things I really like about The Oil Drum is that I learn something new here almost every day. So, I thought I would return the favor by explaining in a bit more detail something you may not know. About this time every year, you will start seeing references in the media about the conversion to winter gasoline. A recent story from The Bradenton (FL) Herald mentioned winter gasoline blends in a story about falling gas prices: Motorists can thank a mild hurricane season in the Atlantic for the lower gas prices, according to the American Automobile Association. Other factors include the end of the summer driving season and a cheaper winter fuel mix. Gas stations sell a special, more expensive fuel blend during the summer to cut down on smog during hot months. Stations nationwide will start selling a less-expensive winter fuel blend Friday, which could lead to even lower prices, analysts said. So what does this mean, and why does it make winter gasoline less expensive? There's more… (761 words) A Primer on Gasoline Blending... theoildrum.com