The multitude of different gasoline requirements. Multiply those shown here by 2 for winter blend, then add in the varying octane requirements at different state.
“End “boutique blend” gasoline grades.”
What are “boutique blends” and why would their elimination lower energy prices?
What about rising electricity prices because of government mandates? Some rates have doubled in ten years the root cause being government green energy and EPA mandates.
The multitude of different gasoline requirements. Multiply those shown here by 2 for winter blend, then add in the varying octane requirements at different state.
Because many states (like CA) have their own unique blend requirements, you can't just ship Arizona gas to California gas stations. The restrictions make gas more expensive.
http://www.weeklystandard.com/articles/bureaucratic-gas_634424.html
BTW, google can be useful.