Hey, on the counter side, ethanol has been a boon to countless small engine repair shops. I should know, I've had to take three small engines in to get degummed from ethanol use. Only use premium (no ethanol) gas for them now.
I have had to do the exact same thing, and the gentleman who owns the shop says ethanol keeps him in constant business.
I too have found a place that sell ethanol free premium. I’m surprised they haven’t been raided by the federales.