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Government
No, the Biden administration is not banning gas cars in the U.S.
National
Yes, fuel efficiency is worse with E15 gasoline, but the difference is small
The difference in fuel efficiency between E10 and E15 gasoline is only about 1-2%, based on estimates from the U.S. Department of Energy and other experts.
Gas Prices
Yes, fuel efficiency is worse with E15 gasoline, but the difference is small
The EPA approved year-round sales of higher ethanol E15 gasoline in 8 states. E15 could decrease your gas mileage, but the difference is small for most drivers.
Economy
Fact-checking Trump's political ad on the economy
A new ad from the Trump campaign claims gas prices were lower and income higher before Biden became president. Here's what we can VERIFY.
Weather
Yes, warming up your car before driving in cold weather can damage the engine
Excessive idling does not do anything positive for your engine’s long-term health.
Gas Prices
Yes, there’s a difference between different brands of gas
Each gas brand uses its own blend of additives that distinguishes its fuel from other brands. These additives can affect the quality of the gas.
Gas Prices
Yes, there is a difference between different brands of gas
Each gas station brand uses a unique blend of additives to make their gas different from other brands. The additives affect gas quality and your gas mileage.
Gas Prices
There are risks associated with topping off your gas
Any gas you add after the fuel pump clicks risks overfilling your fuel tank. That could damage your car.
Gas Prices
Yes, driving with cruise control can help you save gas.
Driving at inconsistent speeds burn more gas, which cruise control helps prevent. We VERIFY what you need to know about cruise control and fuel.
Travel
Yes, driving with cruise control can help you save on gas
Driving at inconsistent speeds burn more gas, which cruise control helps prevent. We VERIFY what you need to know about cruise control and fuel.
Gas Prices
VERIFY Fact Sheet: 5 ways to maximize your car’s fuel economy
Should you roll down your windows instead of running the A/C? Should you idle your car or restart it? Which gas should you get? We VERIFY.
Gas Prices
Gas at gas stations are not the same
We look into the claim of whether gas stations are all the same.
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