Nonethanol gas in Iowa could see price jump

[Omaha Steve]

I've been burning 10% ethanol since 1977. I recently drove over 500 miles on E-85. No problem. I dispute the DUer that says you lose 20% of your mileage on E-10: http://www.democraticunderground.com/10023178176


http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/ethanol.shtml

E10 (gasohol)

E10 (also called “gasohol”) is a blend of 10% ethanol and 90% gasoline sold in many parts of the country. All auto manufacturers approve the use of blends of 10% ethanol or less in their gasoline vehicles. However, vehicles will typically go 3–4% fewer miles per gallon on E10 than on straight gasoline.1



http://www.omaha.com/article/20130729/NEWS/130728810/1685#nonethanol-gas-in-iowa-could-see-price-jump

DES MOINES (AP) — Iowa motorists who buy gasoline without ethanol soon could see a price jump at the pump.

Iowa's largest pipeline operator, Magellan Midstream Partners, will no longer ship 87 octane regular gasoline to its Iowa terminals. Instead, the pipeline operator will start shipping 84 octane fuel, which can be blended with more expensive 91 octane fuel to produce the regular 87 octane product. Iowa requires a minimum 87 octane fuel at gas pumps.

The bad news for consumers is that the 87 regular octane fuel without ethanol will probably cost more — possibly a lot more — at the pump. The price for 91 octane premium gas without ethanol also could spike.

The change takes effect on Sept. 15. Meanwhile, the cost for ethanol-blended gas — purchased by an estimated 82 percent to 83 percent of Iowa motorists — is expected to remain about the same.

FULL story at link.

[Omaha Steve]

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