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October 29, 2005
"What's the Difference Between Regular and Discount Gas?"
A joint study done by ABC News and the Maryland State Comptroller's office examined the difference between name brand and generic gasses. Chemists at the Maryland Fuel Testing Laboratory conducted a battery of tests: they verified that the gas was formulated correctly for the season; checked for contaminants like excessive sediments or diesel accidentally mixed with the gas; and they ran the gas through an elaborate engine to ensure that the gas was all the same 87 octane level.Here's some good news for consumer: Regular and discount gas are basically the same.
"By and large, it's one and the same," said Bob Crawford of the Maryland Fuel Testing Lab. "You will find results will almost mirror each other. There are going to be slight variations but gasoline is gasoline."
"What's the Difference Between Regular and Discount Gas?" ABC News, October 29, 2005
Posted at October 29, 2005 01:06 PM | Categories: Economics
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