Why Are Gasoline Prices Higher in the Summer?

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Why Are Gasoline Prices Higher in the Summer?

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U.S. drivers pay more at the pump during the summer because of supply and demand, but also because the blends of gasoline sold change with the seasons. Learn more in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://auto.howstuffworks.com/fuel-efficiency/fuel-consumption/summer-fuel.htm/printable
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