[finnman69]

All the more reasons for the federal government to decide on one standard for all the states regarding additives to the fuel. No wonder there are shortages when each state needs its own custom formula.

[onedoug]

Additives though, are also brand specific, such as detergents, "octane boosters", etc.

I was talking to a tanker truck operator while filling up in Studio City (at $2.07 for 87 reg) this morning. He had filled up in Vernon, and was nearing the end of his morning run. We talked about refining, transport of refined product, pipeline distribution, additives..."Supply chain management!"

Good talk. Good guy, who seemed to really get a kick that a motorist would actually be so interested in what he was doing.

So to all you energy industry types out there: Thanks for keeping us fueled!

[Eric in the Ozarks]

Bingo.