In a move for Americans to take a breather from heavy inflation and celebrate Independence Day, Sheetz announced that it has lowered the price of unleaded gasoline 88 at $3.89 per gallon during the holiday of the 4 July, effective immediately.
Through a statement Sheetz said that it is lowering its prices to “reduce the pain at the pump for consumers” and that it is selling E85 to $3.49 the gallon.
“The lead-free 88 is approved by the EPA approved for use in model 2022 or later vehicles, as well as light trucks, SUVs, and flex-fuel vehicles,” Sheetz said in a statement.
The store chain explained that “E88 contains more ethanol ( 51%-83%) and is not compatible with all vehicles. It is designed specifically for flexible fuel vehicles or FFVs. FFVs can use regular gasoline (E15), E15 or E85. Where available, E83 is clearly designated as a different fuel type and should not be used in standard vehicles.” .
The company recommends that consumers consult the owner’s manual to see if their car can run on E85.
Sheetz has more than 650 locations in Pennsylvania , West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland, Ohio and North Carolina.
In the midst of this offer, the AAA has announced that a drop in the global price of oil has helped the national average of a gallon of gasoline will fall for the second week to $4.89. Economic fears of a possible global recession leading to lower demand for oil reduced the price to around $107 per barrel, below the $110 of last week.
“Fear is not a good reason to move a market like oil, but it is a powerful motivator,” said Andrew Gross, AAA spokesman. . “The cost of oil represents almost $3 for every $4.89 at the gas pump. Consumers should find more relief by refueling if oil prices fall further.”
AAA reported the current national average of $4.88 is nine cents less than a week ago, 30 cents more than a month ago and $1.80 more than a year.
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