2008 Hybrid Car Sales Will Benefit From Alkylate Shortage

An little-known, expensive gasoline additive is about to be in short supply and high demand, just in time for the summer driving season.
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enthusiastx11 - 2/5/2008 1:35:29 AM

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this has nothing to do with hybrids.

any car that gets high mileage fits the bill (and a good number of "hybrid" get really pathetic mileage).

chewy - 2/5/2008 1:49:12 AM

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I don't think diesels even use this additive. Who is the real winner.

chewy - 2/5/2008 1:50:19 AM

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btw, I think the green fuel hose is for diesel

t_bone - 2/5/2008 9:34:00 AM

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I hope it hits $4. I'm still seeing tons of trucks and SUV's with cardboard dealer plates on them, I guess people are still justifying based on rebates.

dumpsty - 2/5/2008 10:23:21 AM

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I thought this was an interesting story. The media, I think, will not mention it as they may create a bit of "oil scare" and cause gas prices to immediately increase near the $4 level. Gas prices in OH got near $3.60 a month ago...so $4 is not too far away. Yippeee...NOT!