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Originally Posted by rrrrrroger
I've run into a problem in Virginia.
They are selling cheap gasoline.
But it's actually 10% ethanol with no signage.
I didn't notice until I saw my old 87 Plymouth's gas tank plummetted from 300 to only 250 miles. Grrr. A $2.90 E10 tank actually costs more than a $3.00 gasoline tank (9 versus 10 cents/mile). Is it legal for gas stations to sell E10 without telling customers? Looks like bait-n-switch to me; bait customers with cheap gasoline, but give them E10 instead.
I want to use real gasoline for maximum MPG.
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This may be a case where you need to write a letter to your state representatives and the Virginia agency that handles gasoline regulation enforcement. You might also consider reading how to test the ethanol level, a fairly simple process, and start doing your own testing. If you are unable to get a satisfactory answer from your local representatives, you may have a campaign slogan and could run for office. Absent a law, you don't have many options in court.
Bob Wilson