Gasoline. Summer versus Winter Blend Differences

[hardrockminer]

I've used a stabilizer in the final tank of the season on my bikes but with the RV (220 liter tank) it's an expensive proposition.  But from now on.....

[Steve G.]

   June 25/2024, Otter Co-op 91 , 0% ethanol

[Steve G.]

July 9/24, still 0% ethanol  91 at Otter Co-op.

[Steve G.]

All Domo Gas stations in BC as of July 17,24. are ethanol free on their 91, on independent nozzle, and are advertising ethanol free.

[rz5mark]

If ethanol was mandated by government to be in all gasoline how do some fly under the radar. Domo/Co-op ? Totally happy it's available and hope to find some around Kamloops.

[Steve G.]

   I have to assume that the small gas suppliers must be having trouble sourcing ethanol, by contract because of their minimal influence compared to the mega size retail competition.

   I should re-emphasize that for those who don't care about the 10% ethanol mandate, please know that I understand, but that there are certain fuel systems including nylon fuel tanks that don't do well with ethanol.

[rz5mark]

I run regular fuel all the time, except the the last tank or two prior to storage. I would then add quality stabilizer for storage.

[Galactica]

Something I wonder about is why some gas retailers bother.  If the gubmint mandates 10% ethanol, what’s in it for retailers to source and sell it.  Why would suppliers bother for such a small overall market.  Of all the drivers out there, there is a relatively small percentage that are willing to search out and drive a greater distance to get it.

[Steve G.]

Something I wonder about is why some gas retailers bother.  If the gubmint mandates 10% ethanol, what’s in it for retailers to source and sell it.  Why would suppliers bother for such a small overall market.  Of all the drivers out there, there is a relatively small percentage that are willing to search out and drive a greater distance to get it.

   Very good questions Ross. 

[hardrockminer]

I tried reading this but my head exploded.

https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/22021#part3

[Galactica]

I tried reading this but my head exploded.

https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/22021#part3

Huh?

[Steve G.]

  I tried reading it. I’ve never voted for the utter heathens that invented this clean fuel standard or carbon tax requirement, so am not versed in that particular language.