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JT Moderator	Message Posted: Apr 11, 2004 12:01:01 AM Ignore JT Report Abuse Should the formulation of gasoline be standardized across the United States and Canada? Yes No Not Sure Post your thoughts about this poll below.

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Should the formulation of gasoline be standardized across the United States and Canada?
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truckdude Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:3,265 Points:1,333,820 Joined:Feb 2003	Message Posted: Jun 8, 2006 9:18:44 AM Ignore truckdude Report Abuse Yes
throttle Champion Author Maryland Posts:11,982 Points:2,464,695 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: May 29, 2006 8:27:34 AM Ignore throttle Report Abuse It's probably not possible to have a single formulation, but the current hodgepodge of formulations could be reduced. It leads to higher costs, and the inability to move gas around to fix local shortages.
twowheel Champion Author Austin Posts:13,422 Points:2,887,890 Joined:Oct 2004	Message Posted: May 20, 2006 12:30:39 PM Ignore twowheel Report Abuse I believe any chemical engineer will tell us that gas needs to be formulated for the location and weather conditions of each area of the country.
Burner123 Champion Author Texas Posts:13,849 Points:2,481,690 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: May 14, 2006 4:21:49 PM Ignore Burner123 Report Abuse No!
CloudCar Champion Author Milwaukee Posts:2,045 Points:407,120 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: May 14, 2006 4:03:50 PM Ignore CloudCar Report Abuse Yes
garnet2k1 All-Star Author Charlotte Posts:601 Points:121,120 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: May 11, 2006 9:02:11 PM Ignore garnet2k1 Report Abuse no, due to environmental differences.
truckdude Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:3,265 Points:1,333,820 Joined:Feb 2003	Message Posted: May 11, 2006 7:29:11 PM Ignore truckdude Report Abuse Yes
wizkids Champion Author Detroit Posts:15,282 Points:2,577,610 Joined:Dec 2005	Message Posted: May 10, 2006 6:56:32 AM Ignore wizkids Report Abuse It would seem to make sense to have a standardized formula
mustang93 Champion Author Florida Posts:17,039 Points:3,227,270 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Apr 16, 2006 12:11:49 AM Ignore mustang93 Report Abuse yes
sarahcera Champion Author El Paso Posts:2,558 Points:464,405 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Apr 15, 2006 6:43:51 PM Ignore sarahcera Report Abuse leave it up to the chemical engineers to decide
TMOwens Champion Author Dayton Posts:10,284 Points:1,998,390 Joined:Feb 2006	Message Posted: Apr 15, 2006 5:04:28 PM Ignore TMOwens Report Abuse No
Kwikdraw Champion Author Minnesota Posts:5,701 Points:1,000,920 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Apr 15, 2006 2:32:02 PM Ignore Kwikdraw Report Abuse yes...
truckdude Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:3,265 Points:1,333,820 Joined:Feb 2003	Message Posted: Apr 15, 2006 2:05:44 PM Ignore truckdude Report Abuse Yes
twowheel Champion Author Austin Posts:13,422 Points:2,887,890 Joined:Oct 2004	Message Posted: Apr 15, 2006 12:02:58 PM Ignore twowheel Report Abuse Not if you want an engine that runs smoothly in your area
smokyfeet Veteran Author Atlanta Posts:493 Points:83,710 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Mar 30, 2006 8:10:56 AM Ignore smokyfeet Report Abuse Not sure
cincindie Champion Author Cincinnati Posts:9,784 Points:1,936,545 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Mar 30, 2006 6:26:56 AM Ignore cincindie Report Abuse no. but, it could be standardized at a regional level instead of at a city level (sometimes).
knedwin Veteran Author Mobile Posts:277 Points:66,155 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Mar 30, 2006 1:13:31 AM Ignore knedwin Report Abuse think so...
truckdude Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:3,265 Points:1,333,820 Joined:Feb 2003	Message Posted: Mar 21, 2006 1:18:25 PM Ignore truckdude Report Abuse Yes
racie17 Sophomore Author Richmond Posts:128 Points:27,415 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Mar 20, 2006 1:54:54 PM Ignore racie17 Report Abuse yes
twowheel Champion Author Austin Posts:13,422 Points:2,887,890 Joined:Oct 2004	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2006 1:12:33 PM Ignore twowheel Report Abuse DenverDonJuan still has it right. No!
Huntingdog Champion Author Oakland Posts:14,179 Points:2,785,435 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Feb 25, 2006 12:47:41 PM Ignore Huntingdog Report Abuse yes, but just the US
truckdude Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:3,265 Points:1,333,820 Joined:Feb 2003	Message Posted: Feb 25, 2006 12:23:21 PM Ignore truckdude Report Abuse Yes.
CCrow Champion Author Chicago Posts:13,302 Points:2,632,710 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Feb 12, 2006 1:34:55 PM Ignore CCrow Report Abuse Yes
twowheel Champion Author Austin Posts:13,422 Points:2,887,890 Joined:Oct 2004	Message Posted: Feb 8, 2006 1:37:02 PM Ignore twowheel Report Abuse Denver Don Juan has the correct answer. Gasoline must be formulated to meet the altitude and seasonal temperature conditions of each region. Chemical engineers should do this not politicians.
DIVEREXPERT Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:3,932 Points:563,625 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Feb 1, 2006 12:46:36 PM Ignore DIVEREXPERT Report Abuse yes
truckdude Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:3,265 Points:1,333,820 Joined:Feb 2003	Message Posted: Feb 1, 2006 9:31:48 AM Ignore truckdude Report Abuse Yes
jmer24 Rookie Author Boston Posts:38 Points:27,310 Joined:Jan 2006	Message Posted: Jan 16, 2006 7:40:11 PM Ignore jmer24 Report Abuse yes the prices should be a set price so that no station can rip us off and get away with it, there is no reason that gas in another part of this country be cheaper then it is here
DenverDonJuan Champion Author Denver Posts:33,166 Points:2,656,360 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Jan 16, 2006 5:06:04 PM Ignore DenverDonJuan Report Abuse Why??? Just what is the purpose and/or need behind the base question proposition anyway? Heck NO! Petroleum refineries, chemists and engineers need to be in charge here, not the government. The requirements of formulation in refining petroleum must be allowed to vary as to climate, altitude, topology, seasonal needs and usage, etc. of users -- not the government. We already have excessive restrictions and requirements on refineries that has prevented new refineries from being built in the USA which shares partial blame for increased gas prices according to industry experts. Our country has been artificially forced under refining capacity for some time now and every time one of the refineries has to shut down, haven't you noticed the pump prices sky-rocket NATION-WIDE and OVERNIGHT? Are you also begging the question of doing away with regular unleaded and midgrade gas and forcing us to buy only premium gas? No thanks! My car runs just fine with regular unleaded gas. Why should I have to pay extra for what I really don't need? What legislation would be next? A minimum reqiuirement of 100 MPG for each car?; 500 MPG?; 1,000 MPG?; 10,000 MPG? WHY NOT?
247lookout Champion Author Virginia Posts:4,236 Points:899,405 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Jan 9, 2006 10:32:26 PM Ignore 247lookout Report Abuse No, should be based on octane needed in parts of county for optimum performance.
Regina68 Rookie Author Richmond Posts:51 Points:800 Joined:Dec 2005	Message Posted: Jan 9, 2006 10:08:21 AM Ignore Regina68 Report Abuse Yes it should be alot lower and affordable
truckdude Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:3,265 Points:1,333,820 Joined:Feb 2003	Message Posted: Jan 9, 2006 9:18:05 AM Ignore truckdude Report Abuse Yes, it would make it easier for the refineries and maybe reduce costs (yeah, right!! - like that will ever happen)
jpflyer Champion Author Austin Posts:2,008 Points:515,950 Joined:Nov 2004	Message Posted: Jan 9, 2006 8:37:37 AM Ignore jpflyer Report Abuse Yes
Cat 140H Champion Author Saskatchewan Posts:13,768 Points:3,416,095 Joined:Jul 2002	Message Posted: Jan 9, 2006 8:03:31 AM Ignore Cat 140H Report Abuse Yes
truckdude Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:3,265 Points:1,333,820 Joined:Feb 2003	Message Posted: Dec 18, 2005 1:14:45 PM Ignore truckdude Report Abuse yes
deachgo Champion Author Chicago Posts:34,648 Points:4,243,250 Joined:May 2001	Message Posted: Dec 18, 2005 12:48:54 AM Ignore deachgo Report Abuse yup!!
lemmings88 Champion Author Scranton Posts:18,140 Points:2,425,835 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Dec 17, 2005 9:37:18 PM Ignore lemmings88 Report Abuse yup
Bloodhound Champion Author Winston-Salem Posts:12,933 Points:2,434,005 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Dec 17, 2005 9:01:35 PM Ignore Bloodhound Report Abuse YES
Bloodhound Champion Author Winston-Salem Posts:12,933 Points:2,434,005 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Dec 17, 2005 9:00:10 PM Ignore Bloodhound Report Abuse YES
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jpflyer Champion Author Austin Posts:2,008 Points:515,950 Joined:Nov 2004	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2005 5:09:56 PM Ignore jpflyer Report Abuse Yes
macsurety Rookie Author Allentown Posts:88 Points:20,920 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2005 12:48:32 PM Ignore macsurety Report Abuse Yes. I appreciate drkeen's comments. I would suggest that the price differential between gas prices in NY and MT is more likely a function of the taxes charged by the respective states. More importantly, even if we all had to go to a 'cleaner' blend of gas, the standardization would re-introduced economies of scale, and would remove bottlenecks imposed by refineries and distribution networks supporting a variety of blends. Also, it would facilitate the ability to 'load balance'. By that I mean that unexpected spikes in demand in Chicago, wouldn't require waiting for the refinery making the appropriate blend for Chicago to ramp up production (if that were even possible). Instead, stocks from MT or SD or some other location seeing less demand, could be redirected. Net net, I would expect the price to fall, and be less volatile.
drkeen Sophomore Author Iowa Posts:204 Points:67,380 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2005 1:26:54 AM Ignore drkeen Report Abuse Sounds good at first, but realize that fuel across the country would go up, and not down, because all fuel would have to meet or exceed the highest current standard out there. For example, if you can buy fuel in Montana for $1.98, but in New York it's $2.21, it's probably becuase the formulation in NY is better to cut down on smog, where as Montana doesn't have the traffic to worry about it. Our cheapest fuel, would turn into the most expensive overnight to ensure it met the standards across the country, and 99.9% of us would pay much more.
oldclunker Rookie Author New Jersey Posts:36 Points:15,110 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Nov 29, 2005 6:09:37 PM Ignore oldclunker Report Abuse Not a bad idea.
TaxiMom21 Sophomore Author Louisville Posts:185 Points:45,675 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Nov 29, 2005 5:43:24 PM Ignore TaxiMom21 Report Abuse Yes.
myds650 Rookie Author Wisconsin Posts:6 Points:1,335 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Nov 29, 2005 12:35:36 PM Ignore myds650 Report Abuse Yes it would make sense to standardize the formulation of gas the price would drop to because of the oil companies would not have to make 41 different formulations for the country. thus it is easier on "Big Oil" to make gasoline for use and no down time to change formulations, that means they could make more gas in the long run.
truckdude Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:3,265 Points:1,333,820 Joined:Feb 2003	Message Posted: Nov 29, 2005 10:30:48 AM Ignore truckdude Report Abuse It would seem to make sense to have a standardized formula, but I don't have all the facts
truckdude Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:3,265 Points:1,333,820 Joined:Feb 2003	Message Posted: Nov 11, 2005 12:05:46 PM Ignore truckdude Report Abuse yes, it would be easier on the refineries and maybe they would stabilize the prices.
_TheDude Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:2,553 Points:487,515 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Aug 28, 2005 2:47:18 PM Ignore _TheDude Report Abuse yes
Videodave Champion Author St. Louis Posts:14,219 Points:2,881,780 Joined:Feb 2005	Message Posted: Aug 2, 2005 1:10:02 AM Ignore Videodave Report Abuse Yes it should all be the same so you could tell if you were getting a good deal or not.
KrazzyKevin Champion Author Louisiana Posts:8,751 Points:1,453,455 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Aug 1, 2005 2:48:51 AM Ignore KrazzyKevin Report Abuse not sure
Pinkybuster Rookie Author Oakland Posts:29 Points:1,810 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Jul 19, 2005 3:25:17 AM Ignore Pinkybuster Report Abuse Chemist74 knows what he's talking about. I think every gasoline company has the right to decide how they want to formulate their gas, just like the oil companies have their own formulations for their oil.
jsornellas Champion Author California Posts:1,676 Points:237,935 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Jul 19, 2005 3:16:12 AM Ignore jsornellas Report Abuse Not Sure