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	Name:	Barneget -
	Subject:	Hopefully folks will get educated......
	Date:	5/13/2011 11:35:10 PM

Last year, I retailed over 7 million gallons of e10 blended fuel. Cars and light/medium duty trucks manufactured in the last 15 years have no fuel system issue with the blend. Older models will ultimately see corrosion in the lines as a result. ALL engines, regardless of age or application, using the blend will experience diminished fuel economy. Why use it? Because our central gummint uses direct subsidies (cash to the producers) to make it commercially viable. E10 wholesale is usually about $.07 less than non blended. Would you buy your gas down the road to save $.07? No need to answer Yes. People will leave me for $.03. So, because Uncle attaches the economic incentive, I pass my savings on to you, knowing that you see the road price sign but will fail to factor the 7-10% reduction in mpg, which at $3.50/gallon ADDS the equivalent of $.25+/gallon to the real cost. The short sighted consumer is directly responsible for todays limited fuel choices. I give them what they want, and time and again, by voting with their wallets, they choose the lowest price option. If you want real gas, get to the few folks offering it and support them at every opportunity, and be sure you let them know why you are there. By support them, I mean drag your tail inside and pick up a cold drink and Snickers because they aren't making squat on the fuel. Butch, at Walnut Hill Grocery has ethanol free Premium, the only fuel I will run in my boats or bikes. I made it a point just yesterday to appreciate him.