I was astonished to read in the paper this morning that we in Sacramento are paying more for gas than we really should.
Apparently, gas pumps are supposed to deliver gas at 60 degrees, because that's what the prices are based on -- 60-degree gas. However, a state study says our gas averages 72 degrees per year, and in August, it's 82 degrees! One month, the gas registered at 92 degrees in Sacramento.
The California Energy Commission says gas expands 1% for every 15 degrees. At a buck-ninety-nine, that's not a big deal. But with gas prices over $4.00 a gallon, it quickly adds up.
Warmer gas costs us more money. Fortunately, the state legislature may look into this based on a recommendation by the California Energy Commission. But you know what that would mean, right? If all the gas stations are forced to update their pumps with temperature gauges for the gas, it will be expensive. And the gas stations owners would surely pass this expense on to us, the consumers.
It just doesn't seem fair, does it?
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