You may have been told that if your car has a turbocharger that you absolutely need to use high-octane gas, but just how true is this assertion?

The highest octane sold at gas stations that you can buy at the pump today is Sunoco Ultra 94. “When you look at readily available fuels at the gas station, your octane range is typically 87 to ...

Studzinski also warned drivers to steer clear of high-octane race fuels (like those with a rating of 100) sold at some gas stations. These products can contain high amounts of ethanol or methanol ...

We've all seen octane ratings at the fuel pump, and based on the numbers, it's easy to think the higher number is better. From lowest to highest, the types of gasoline are regular, mid-grade, and ...

Cost is often the first thing that comes to mind when motorists think of gasoline. Many will drive halfway across town ...

Typically, the choice is between 87, 89, and 93, although there are different octane levels available at some gas stations. The higher octane fuel is often referred to as “premium,” which can ...

Even regular gasoline contains octane. However, the shortfall shouldn’t be problematic because there are more low-octane components available for making regular gasoline than high-octane fuel.

DENVER (KDVR) — Gas prices are fluctuating across the country, and a few states offer a “cheaper” octane option that isn’t found in most places. It has to do with the altitude. Most states ...

The octane shortage for premium gasoline is of particular concern as refiners move away from winter-grade. That type of fuel uses butane which is generally more plentiful, from natural-gas ...