Has anyone else used the NEW 84 octane gasoline yet? [View all]

[Omaha Steve]

I've been burning 10% ethanol in my gas since the late 70's. I got a shock at the pump last Friday. They now offer 2 ethanol blends and premium.

The first offering is 90% 84 octane and 10% ethanol. That is the cheapest gas they sell with an 87 octane rating. This is what we will be buying from now on.

The second offering is 84 octane with 10% ethanol and premium no lead 91 octane. The octane in this blend is 89. The price increase is noticeable because of the premium in it.

The third and finale offering is straight 91 octane premium unleaded. Premium will be the only gas at the pump that doesn't contain ethanol in Nebraska.

There are over a dozen stations in Omaha that sell E-85, a blend of up to 85% ethanol and the balance unleaded gas. I used it for about 500 miles of driving this summer in a rental car. There is a loss in mileage, but compared to the much lower price you come out ahead.

http://www.agpartnerscoop.com/images/E0172501/july13noaddr.pdf

Midwest Pipelines to Discontinue 87
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