AAA: Not All Gasoline Created Equal

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Tests conducted by AAA have discovered significant differences “significant differences in the quality of gasoline sold at fuel retailers in the United States.”

AAA Fuel Quality Comparison (AAA)
AAA Fuel Quality Comparison (AAA)

In a report released today, AAA said these differences meant some gasolines, classified as Non-Top Tier, caused 19 times more deposits in car engines. These deposits reduced fuel economy and vehicle performance.

The report added:

Despite the fact that two-thirds of U.S. drivers believe there is a difference in quality of gasoline sold by different gas stations, a AAA survey reveals that Americans value convenience and price over quality when it comes to selecting a gas station.

Faith Based Events
  • Three-quarters of U.S. drivers choose a gas station based on location (75 percent) or price (73 percent).
  • Nearly one-third (29 percent) of U.S drivers choose a gas station based on a rewards program.
  • Only 12 percent of U.S. drivers select a gas station based on whether the gasoline contains an enhanced detergent package.
  • Nearly half (47 percent) of U.S. drivers do not regularly buy gasoline that contains an enhanced detergent additive.
  • Men (44 percent) are more likely than women (26 percent) to regularly buy a gasoline that contains an enhanced detergent package, as are baby boomers (41 percent) compared to millennials (32 percent).

“Americans are six times more likely to choose a gas station based on the price of gasoline rather than the quality of the fuel,” continued Nielsen. “Since TOP TIER gasoline is widely available and only an average of three cents more per gallon, AAA urges drivers to reconsider their priorities when selecting a gas station.”

You can read the full report: Fuel-Quality-Full-Report-FINAL-1

 


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