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flor-de-jasmim

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5. "off brands"
Thu Apr 3, 2025, 11:18 PM
Apr 2025

I did some temp work at Colonial Pipeline in Atlanta many years ago and was told not to be wary of "off brands."

The explanation: all types of gas go through the same pipeline. The specs for each grade of product are well defined. When one type of gas is finished going through and another starts, there is naturally a bit of grade mixing before the new grade coming through is on spec. So, if you normally buy the cheapest gas, you are actually getting a somewhat higher grade of gas than you would get from your "pure" gas pump.

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I'm in Santa Fe, NM. PoindexterOglethorpe Apr 2025 #1
Yesterday gas here was $2.87 a gallon William769 Apr 2025 #2
San Diego checking in. Abolishinist Apr 2025 #3
Also in SD. Was $4.29. Jumped 25 cents overnight. maveric Apr 2025 #6
Well that will teachya,... magicarpet Apr 2025 #4
lol Jit423 Apr 2025 #8
"off brands" flor-de-jasmim Apr 2025 #5
$2.90 in CT I work in Mass Tickle Apr 2025 #7
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