Kerosene Heaters

As gas prices continue to increase 21 century, motorists longing for the day when the substance that powered the car will cost less than $ 1 or even closer to $ 2 The application of this powerful resource has been higher than supply Long before the outbreak of war in the Middle East. The addiction has lead to regular, unleaded, diesel and now pose a great strain on the reserves, which is causing prices to reach new heights.

The increased costs for gasolinestrongly influenced the United States, and the rest of the world. The current energy crisis is forcing scientists to the fact has encouraged innovative ways of making energy, and consumers to find other methods of conservation of fuel, such as cycling to work or for the purchase of electric cars.

In the future, the use of gas can get more attention to alternatives, in particular the following methods are less harmful to the environment: biodiesel, biobutanol, hydrogen,Ethanol and bioethanol.

Taking a quick look at gas prices

In September 2003 the price of standard crude oil was less than $ 25 a barrel, and with the help of adjustments for inflation - which remains under the brand since the mid-1980s. However, a chain of events in recent years has the price of over $ 60 in August 2005 to increase and exceed the $ 75 mark in the summer of 2006. In October 2007 a barrel of crude was $ 92 U.S.. The beginning of the year 2008 onlyincreased the sustained rise in prices for a number of record highs, including an all-time inflation-adjusted high of $ 103.05 a barrel in February 2008.

Different types of petrol

A mixture of liquid hydrocarbons and crude oil production has undergone a distillation process for fuel. The gas was invented in late 1850 after oil was discovered, and the researchers were able to use his way on how to use this material. First types of gasoline were created asByproduct of the process of kerosene oil lamps. Since the combustion engine has yet to become reality - most of the gas in advance was thrown away, because nobody had a use of the substance.

Today the United States offers a wide range of types of fuel. After the gasoline engine is composed of a complex mixture of volatile hydrocarbons and other additives that help to petrol power. Reformulated gas are predominantly methyl tertiary-butylEther as an oxygen with three different types. For example, the exclusive reformulated gasoline oxygen is only during the winter in the entire region of New York City, where heavy carbon monoxide pollution typical.

Gasolina is often a combination of 10% ethanol and the mixture of gasoline to 90%. Ethanol is a liquid that is in fact from the fermentation of sugars in certain agricultural crops or forestry. However, the most common type of conventional gasoline, whichwas developed at a slower rate at high temperatures that vaporize produces less smog.

In general, any type of gas (either conventional or reformulated oxygen) is housed in three different varieties: the availability of regular, midgrade, and as a bonus. The rule of thumb, offers premium octane gas, one of more than 90, which contributes to the higher price per gallon.

The Lowdown the gas station

With the exorbitant prices, gas stations not only a fight for profit, but foralso to find ways to attract consumers in their purchases of gas. Depending on the location of a gas station and business - a series of prizes countries like New Jersey and Missouri, with the lowest costs associated with California border in March 2008.

Some of the most popular and gas stations in the United States and Canada are the following:

Chevron

Founded in 1879 in Pico Canyon, California - Chevron would grow the fifth world energy --Society - an important role to play in the oil and gas. Making big strides in exploration and production, is also responsible for Chevron Texaco are in Europe, USA and Latin America.

ExxonMobil

Viewed from a merger in 1999, which is the combined production of three large companies - ExxonMobil, as the largest company in the world by revenue. The company also supports Exxon in the United States, Esse / Imperial Oil Mobil in Canada and the United States, Australia and New --New Zealand.

Husky

Founded in 1938 as Husky Refining, the company focuses on oil and natural gas. Employs nearly 4,000 people - Husky as one of the largest companies of Canada energy companies - the Husky and Mohawk gas brand is known.

Petro Canada

Founded in 1975 in Ottawa, Ontario and Petro Canada, as the second largest known gas associated with different measures. Petro stations also offers a loyalty program called Petro Points, in which consumers receiveCredits for fuel, vehicle repair and order.

Conoco Phillips

A merger in 2002 has seen, Conoco Phillips and join forces to become one of six "super major" oil companies in the world. The company is responsible for heading Conoco in the south-eastern and central United States, Phillips 66, and other international companies.