Non-Ethanol Fuel
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Last time I was through that way they did. That was around June.
Sneakers
Just sneakin' around....
Which stations? The ones here in California don't have it that I recall.
marlboroman
out on the range
The WaWa at Rt4 and 235 had it last weekend for sure.
Sneakers
Just sneakin' around....
Huh. I don't go to that one, I'll have take a look. Thanx.
WaWa Rt 4 and 235...Sheetz at Chancellors Run and 235.
Fairly recent development. I use the Sheetz most often...
I just got back from a trip through VA...I was rather surprised to see that prices there are about exact same as here in MD now. ?? I didn't look for Non-E prices though.
The Speedway I fueled up at in NC this past weekend was selling regular for 2.78.
When I headed to WV the other day, regular was $2.99 at both Callaway stations. After I got through Dahlgren and farther in to VA, I saw prices like $3.19..$3.29. I remember not long ago, VA gas prices were always .30-.50 less than here.
Sneakers
Just sneakin' around....
Gas Buddy is showing Murphy's as $2.88 right now for regular. But I never trust those postings as absolute.
Sneakers
Just sneakin' around....
Had to run out anyway, so stopped and looked at WaWa and Sheetz. Now I know why I didn't see the non-Ethanol pumps; it's only at a handful of pumps and easy to miss. had to search for the one at WaWa. But at these prices, I think a road trip to VA is in order, just to compare.
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Sneakers
Just sneakin' around....
There's a few like Gas Buddy (web site), but they aren't always right. They depend on people seeing and posting current prices, so it could be out of date. Not aware of one that updates dynamically from actual pump prices.
marlboroman
out on the range
If you do go to VA for a comparison let us know what the Octane rating is down there.
Thanks!
Ridgell oil in Oakville also sells ethanol free. (or at least used too)
Theirs was either 92 or 93 if I remember correctly. Fastop in Solomons sells non-e gas as well. I think theirs is 89.
Sneakers
Just sneakin' around....
Had nothing better to do today, so ran down to Dahlgren. Ok, didn't run, took the truck....
Just did a little looking to see what average prices were and if they carried non-E fuel.
Sheetz just over the bridge does not have non-E fuel. Regular was $3.09.
Sunoco on the MD side just before the bridge was $2.99. Didn't stop to look for non-E.
Sunoco on the VA side was $3.15, again, did not look for non-E.
Locally, BJs does not have non-E fuel, but does carry E-85 at $3.01.
WaWa
Murphy's
So, I plan on buying 30 gallons.
WaWa 89 octane @ $3.79/g x 30 = $113.70.
Murphy's 87octane (lowest of all) @ $3.58 x 30 = $107.40
Local WaWa 89 octane @ $4.29 x 30 = $128.70
Local Sheetz 90 octane @ $4.19 x 30 = $125.70
Apples to Apples, Local WaWa $128.70 - VA WaWa $113.70 = $15 difference.
Apples to Oranges, Local Sheetz $125.70 - VA Murphy's $107.40 = $18.30 difference.
Add in 80 miles roundtrip @ 20mpg average = 4 gallons x VA Murphy's @ $2.88/g = $11.52 (assume fillup while in VA).
Savings - between $3.50 and $6.80, not including wear/tear and time.
Conclusion - If you happen to be going that way, yeah, do it. If you're not passing thru VA, buy local at a better octane rating.
Cost of analysis - 4 gallons @ $3.20/g (BJs) = $12.80
One thing I did notice in VA (and failed to look for locally) was that the non-E fuel had it's own hose and nozzle not shared with other fuels. No "contamination" with other fuel.
Just did a little looking to see what average prices were and if they carried non-E fuel.
Sheetz just over the bridge does not have non-E fuel. Regular was $3.09.
Sunoco on the MD side just before the bridge was $2.99. Didn't stop to look for non-E.
Sunoco on the VA side was $3.15, again, did not look for non-E.
Locally, BJs does not have non-E fuel, but does carry E-85 at $3.01.
WaWa
Murphy's
So, I plan on buying 30 gallons.
WaWa 89 octane @ $3.79/g x 30 = $113.70.
Murphy's 87octane (lowest of all) @ $3.58 x 30 = $107.40
Local WaWa 89 octane @ $4.29 x 30 = $128.70
Local Sheetz 90 octane @ $4.19 x 30 = $125.70
Apples to Apples, Local WaWa $128.70 - VA WaWa $113.70 = $15 difference.
Apples to Oranges, Local Sheetz $125.70 - VA Murphy's $107.40 = $18.30 difference.
Add in 80 miles roundtrip @ 20mpg average = 4 gallons x VA Murphy's @ $2.88/g = $11.52 (assume fillup while in VA).
Savings - between $3.50 and $6.80, not including wear/tear and time.
Conclusion - If you happen to be going that way, yeah, do it. If you're not passing thru VA, buy local at a better octane rating.
Cost of analysis - 4 gallons @ $3.20/g (BJs) = $12.80
One thing I did notice in VA (and failed to look for locally) was that the non-E fuel had it's own hose and nozzle not shared with other fuels. No "contamination" with other fuel.
marlboroman
out on the range
Thanks Sneakers!Had nothing better to do today, so ran down to Dahlgren. Ok, didn't run, took the truck....
Just did a little looking to see what average prices were and if they carried non-E fuel.
Sheetz just over the bridge does not have non-E fuel. Regular was $3.09.
Sunoco on the MD side just before the bridge was $2.99. Didn't stop to look for non-E.
Sunoco on the VA side was $3.15, again, did not look for non-E.
Locally, BJs does not have non-E fuel, but does carry E-85 at $3.01.
WaWa
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Murphy's
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So, I plan on buying 30 gallons.
WaWa 89 octane @ $3.79/g x 30 = $113.70.
Murphy's 87octane (lowest of all) @ $3.58 x 30 = $107.40
Local WaWa 89 octane @ $4.29 x 30 = $128.70
Local Sheetz 90 octane @ $4.19 x 30 = $125.70
Apples to Apples, Local WaWa $128.70 - VA WaWa $113.70 = $15 difference.
Apples to Oranges, Local Sheetz $125.70 - VA Murphy's $107.40 = $18.30 difference.
Add in 80 miles roundtrip @ 20mpg average = 4 gallons x VA Murphy's @ $2.88/g = $11.52 (assume fillup while in VA).
Savings - between $3.50 and $6.80, not including wear/tear and time.
Conclusion - If you happen to be going that way, yeah, do it. If you're not passing thru VA, buy local at a better octane rating.
Cost of analysis - 4 gallons @ $3.20/g (BJs) = $12.80
One thing I did notice in VA (and failed to look for locally) was that the non-E fuel had it's own hose and nozzle not shared with other fuels. No "contamination" with other fuel.
