Every spring, California drivers brace for it. Gas prices climb, sometimes sharply, and the explanations that follow tend to involve refinery maintenance, supply constraints, and the annual transition to summer gasoline. The prices may feel random. They’re not. California’s summer fuel market follows a pattern almost every year, and understanding that pattern helps explain why… Continue reading Why California Gas Prices Rise Every Summer — and Why E85 Often Doesn’t
California drivers are used to volatile gas prices. What feels different right now is the size of the gap between gasoline and E85. In many parts of the state, regular unleaded has remained well above $5 per gallon while E85 has been significantly lower at the pump. For many flex fuel drivers, the conversation around… Continue reading Why E85 Is Having a Moment in California
A bill moving through the California Legislature would, for the first time, let drivers legally convert compatible gasoline-powered cars to run on E85. It’s called AB 2046 — also known as the Access to Affordable Gas Act. What the bill does Right now, only factory-built flex fuel vehicles can legally run on E85 in California.… Continue reading AB 2046, in Plain English: Where the Bill Stands
California has built a national reputation around clean transportation policy. A lot of that reputation is deserved. But when it comes to E85 conversion technology, the state has stood still while drivers continue paying some of the highest fuel prices in the country. Conversion kits are not new technology. They have existed for years and… Continue reading California Is Sitting on a Fuel Solution — And Slow to Adopt It
You might already be sitting on one of the best fuel deals in California without knowing it. Millions of Californians drive flex fuel vehicles — cars and trucks built to run on E85 — and have no idea. Here’s how to check yours right now. Look at the gas cap or fuel door The easiest… Continue reading Does Your Car Take E85? Here’s How to Find Out in 60 Seconds
Last week, Pearson Fuels joined fuel retailers, marketers, and industry partners in Sacramento for the California Fuels and Convenience Alliance’s Day at the Capitol — an opportunity to meet directly with the lawmakers shaping California fuel policy. Much of the conversation throughout the day centered on one issue: cost. California drivers continue paying some of… Continue reading From the Capitol: A Day Talking E85 With California Lawmakers
Gas prices in California have a volatile reputation, and with good reason given the latest price spikes. With regular unleaded averaging above $5.75 a gallon in the state and some areas pushing well above $6 per gallon, drivers are feeling it every time they pull up to the pump. The good news is there are… Continue reading 5 Ways to Spend Less on Gas Right Now in California
Pearson Fuels reached a milestone this week, delivering E85 to its 500th station. “We are excited to achieve number 500 and expand access to E85 across California,” said Doug Vind, managing member of Pearson Fuels. “With some retail gasoline above $6 a gallon right now, E85 is providing significant savings to drivers.” The average price… Continue reading Pearson Fuels Delivers E85 to 500th Location as Gasoline Prices Soar
If you’ve been hearing about AB 2046, the Access to Affordable Gas Act, and wondering what an E85 conversion kit actually is, you’re not alone. Flex fuel conversion kits aren’t on the California market yet, but that could be changing. And if the bill passes, a lot of drivers are going to want to understand… Continue reading What Is an E85 Conversion Kit and How Does It Work?
AB 2046, the Access to Affordable Gas Act, is advancing through the California Legislature. If signed into law, it would make California the last state in the nation to legalize EPA-approved E85 conversion kits. It’s a milestone years in the making, and one Pearson Fuels has been proud to champion. “AB 2046 represents a meaningful… Continue reading AB 2046 Advances: What It Means as California Moves to Legalize E85 Conversion Kits
