Gas Prices Are High. Should I use summer blend fuel? Our team has the answers!
Should you consider using summer blend fuel this season? As most drivers know, gas prices often go up during the summer months starting around Memorial Day. Summer travel creates an increase in demand, refineries have to undergo spring maintenance which limits production, and natural disasters like hurricanes can disrupt international distribution chains.
But gasoline sold during the summer is also chemically different than gas sold in the winter, and the difference in chemical make-up is an often overlooked contributor to the price change. In this article, we’ll talk about what the difference is and why it’s important to monitor your fuel consumption when prices change.