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Originally Posted by foosh
Once again, ethanol content is mixed at the refinery, and all gas, regardless of brand, is the same at the refinery prior to loading for distribution to all station brands.
It doesn't matter what "off-brand" tanker delivers it to whatever brand station. The only thing that is supposed to happen when the tanker is loaded is that the appropriate detergent additive package is added if it is destined for an Exxon/Mobil, Shell, Chevron, Amoco/BP, or whatever station.
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You keep saying that, but I think you have it wrong. I live in Texas and work in the oilfield. The majority of the large refineries in the US are owned by large IOCs (Independent Oil Companies - Exxon, Shell, Chevron, BP, etc). They make refined product available for other vendors. This is where the problem is and why I made my comments about off-brand trucks at "brand name" stations. If I happen to see Joe's Gasoline truck at the Shell or Chevron station, I get concerned (especially since I live so close to the refineries).
Here is a list of refineries for reference.
http://www.eia.doe.gov/neic/rankings/refineries.htm