I don't know if you guys have Casey's General Store gas stations in your area, but we have them here in Southern IN and IL . They sell two different grades of gas 87 and 89. For some reason the 89 is always a few cents cheaper per gallon and there is a sticker next to the pump handle that says "10% ETHANOL BLEND." What does that mean and why is it cheaper? Anybody know?

 

There is a federal tax credit for gasoline using ethanol.

 

Will it hurt something if I use it?

 

no it wont hurt anything. here in iowa, (the corn state) every station carries ethanol, and its cheaper. just about everyone runs it here.

 

No.
Here in Phoenix all gas stations have to have that blend for certain times of year.
Certainly not cheaper though.

 

I hope they make cheaper gas out of oranges soon. I wonder if they can make ethanol out of palms.

 

... I wonder if they can make ethanol out of palms........"

If they can, my S.O. will probably invest in the process. She HATES palms and we live in Phoenix! She's always outside cutting them down.
They really don't bother me. But if I could fill up my tank with one, I'd go for it.
Joey