Lawsuits allege ‘hot fuel’ is costing motoristsCongress debating 60-degree gasoline standard, which costs motorists in warm months; retrofitting pumps would be expensive Greg Bluestein Associated Press Writer
It’s not just increased demand that sends summertime gasoline prices soaring. It’s also the increased temperature.
As the temperature rises, liquid gasoline expands and the amount of energy in each gallon drops. Since gas is priced at a 60-degree standard and gas pumps don’t adjust for any temperat....
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