The price point between octane

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Last I looked it was 55¢ per gallon from 87 to 93.

I never really looked into the difference between 91 and 93 price around here. Most of the stations 93 is standard premium, the not top tier is usually 91.

The fuel shamers will scold you for even asking about a price difference.
 

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The "premium" for premium has been increasing for years...

Actually, historic data on the U.S. Energy Information Administration website reveals that the "premium" for premium gasoline is dynamic rather than static and has increased dramatically in recent years.

In November 1994 (earliest data point), premium was 17.6% or 19 cents per gallon higher than regular.
In November 2004, premium was 11.5% or 20 cents per gallon higher than regular.
In June 2008 (highest historic gasoline prices), premium was 5.7% or 23 cents per gallon higher than regular.
In November 2014, premium was 14% or 39 cents per gallon higher than regular.
Currently, premium in my area is 21% or 55 cents per gallon higher than regular.
 


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yeah in upstate NY its .40 cents difference between 91 and 93 still only costing me around 30 to fill her up not horrible
 

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Here in Central Arkansas regular unleaded (87) is running $2.55, 89 $2.79, 91 and 93 $3.14

I have found atleast in my area, you can get 93 for the same price as 91 in most cases. Some locations with 93 are a tad higher.
 

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Here in Ontario, I paid $1.60 per L for ultra 94 last week, down to $1.50 this week... thats close to $6 a gallon.! :confused1:
We get screwed in Canada on gas pricing.
 

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Here in Texas, at least the DFW area it seem to be a difference of 50 cents between 87 and 91. Filled up last week for 3.30 a gallon.
 

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Come to California for affordable gas starting at $3.79 xD I hate the traffic and the cost of living here
This is where I hope my Flex Fuel Kit from @Two Step Performance will pay off...
Others have stated that E85 is actually more expensive because it consumes more gas...
In San Diego, by my house...
91 Octane: $4.09
E85: $2.99
I think it's worth Flex Fuel at that rate... plus the added bonus of more hp :).
 


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Austin, TX you will see anywhere from $0.50 > $0.60 difference from 87 to 93. Today I paid $3.59 a gallon.
 

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Going from 87 to 91 is about a 50 cent difference in my area. What's interesting is I go to Sunoco and use their 93 octane Ultra and it's only a nickel more that 91. :thumbsup:
 

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This is where I hope my Flex Fuel Kit from @Two Step Performance will pay off...
Others have stated that E85 is actually more expensive because it consumes more gas...
In San Diego, by my house...
91 Octane: $4.09
E85: $2.99
I think it's worth Flex Fuel at that rate... plus the added bonus of more hp :).
You will be way ahead and have a lot more fun along the way. :thumbsup:
 

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Can you run full E85 in the Si?
With proper mods and tune you can not sure if there will be any downsides later on, I remember on (i think) 8th gens it would mess up your fuel gauge after extended use.
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