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Here’s one reason you pay more for gas in the summer

Andy Uhler Jun 25, 2018
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Here’s one reason you pay more for gas in the summer

Andy Uhler Jun 25, 2018
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The gasoline you’re putting in your car now is different than the gasoline you bought a few months ago. The gas that’s fueling your summer vacation is the “summer blend,” which uses a different mix of ingredients and it’s more expensive to produce.

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