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Old 03-12-2010, 02:54 PM   #36 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Duffman View Post
Your post is factually correct but the key here is average.
Yes, I've read an article about that: fuel retailers can add ethanol in whichever market(s) they like, as long as their average is 5%. So for example, they may blend more ethanol in places that are closer to supplies, and none where it's not readily available.

And, as we're also seeing: ethanol in regular & mid-grade fuels, none in premium.

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FYI, Canadian Tire Petroleum says:

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Thank you for your recent e-mail.

Please be advised that there is no ethanol in our premium fuel.
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