In Reply to: The projections are now 5-7 dollars average gas posted by Bruinfan4ever on May 03, 2026 at 08:18:06
According to internet sources, the summer blend will cause: "A price increase of 10 to 15 cents per gallon on average during the summer months, with greater spikes possible in areas with strict regulations, such as California."
And, the reason for the summer blend is: "The primary reason for switching to summer gasoline is volatility control—specifically, controlling a measure known as Reid Vapor Pressure (RVP). RVP is a gauge of how easily gasoline evaporates at high temperatures. In the summer heat, high volatility fuels evaporate more quickly, increasing emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs). These VOCs contribute to ground-level ozone and smog, which can cause respiratory issues and environmental damage. Think Los Angeles air quality in the 1970s, and that’s what we are talking about."