There are several reasons that costs are higher with ethanol-added reformulated gas.
The market for the ethanol-added gasoline is not large - primarily the Midwest - and only a handful of refineries in the region are even producing ethanol.
Ethanol cannot be transported via petroleum pipelines because it tends to soak up water. It is typically transported by tanker truck, which limits the regions where it will be used.
Ethanol evaporates more quickly than other additives, so it must be mixed with low-volatility gasolines to meet government standards. These low-volatility gasolines are more expensive to make.
see #8.
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TT
You are exactly right! This material can never be supplied by pipe line without a complete overhaul.
It sucks up every bit of moisture around, you will have to add a water dispersal agent to your tank every time you fill up.
Use this stuff in an older car the seals, gaskets and your rubber fuel lines go south. The "in tank" fuel filter is the first thing to go as the injection system becomes clogged. Your auto shop will love this!
No logical thought has gone into what will happen..Whats new?
Just Remember:
Rube Goldberg was an Engineer.
I love Rube Goldberg devices.