{"id":239,"date":"2026-04-28T08:25:02","date_gmt":"2026-04-28T08:25:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.way.com\/gas\/guide\/?p=239"},"modified":"2026-04-28T08:27:18","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T08:27:18","slug":"difference-between-winter-and-summer-fuels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.way.com\/gas\/guide\/difference-between-winter-and-summer-fuels\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the difference between winter and summer fuels?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><em>Do you know the difference between winter and summer fuels? There\u2019s more to the list than the difference in prices.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Have you ever wondered <strong>why fuel prices in the summer are higher than in winter<\/strong>? That\u2019s because different fuel blends are used in these seasons. Knowing the difference between summer gas and winter gas can help you decide the kind of fuel your vehicle needs and save money. We\u2019re breaking down all the differences between summer and winter fuels in this post. Keep reading to know more.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.way.com\/gas\/guide\/difference-between-winter-and-summer-fuels\/#Why_does_summer_fuel_cost_more_than_winter_fuel\" >Why does summer fuel cost more than winter fuel?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.way.com\/gas\/guide\/difference-between-winter-and-summer-fuels\/#Whats_the_difference_between_summer_and_winter_fuels\" >What\u2019s the difference between summer and winter fuels?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.way.com\/gas\/guide\/difference-between-winter-and-summer-fuels\/#Why_should_you_not_use_winter_fuel_in_summer\" >Why should you not use winter fuel in summer?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.way.com\/gas\/guide\/difference-between-winter-and-summer-fuels\/#Can_I_use_summer_gas_in_winter\" >Can I use summer gas in winter?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.way.com\/gas\/guide\/difference-between-winter-and-summer-fuels\/#Can_winter_blend_fuels_affect_your_cars_mileage\" >Can winter blend fuels affect your car\u2019s mileage?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_summer_fuel_cost_more_than_winter_fuel\"><\/span>Why does summer fuel cost more than winter fuel?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There are two significant reasons for the higher fuel cost in summer. Firstly, the ingredients used in winter and summer gases are different, impacting fuel prices. For instance, butane, which is inexpensive, is an essential part of winter gas blends. However, when it comes to summer blends, butane is replaced with an expensive ingredient, such as rising fuel prices.\u00a0 <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Secondly, in the United States, the fuel supply changes twice a year, known as the gasoline transition. Therefore, this disruption can affect the gas supply and play a significant role in the gas hike in the summer. Also, sometimes external factors like natural disasters and problems in infrastructure and transportation can affect the rates. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_the_difference_between_summer_and_winter_fuels\"><\/span>What\u2019s the difference between summer and winter fuels?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Besides the difference in price and ingredients, the Reid Vapor Pressure or RVP is the main difference between winter and summer fuels. Winter fuels have higher RVP than summer fuels. Let\u2019s explain why gas with a higher RVP is used in winter. A gas with a higher RVP evaporates more quickly at a given temperature. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">So, the winter gas has a higher RVP, which helps in the smooth starting and running of the engine during the colder months. However, fuels with higher RVP can evaporate fast in summer. This means the fuel does not burn completely, and negatively affects the environment with harmful emissions.\u00a0 <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_should_you_not_use_winter_fuel_in_summer\"><\/span>Why should you not use winter fuel in summer?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When the temperature is high, winter blend fuels don\u2019t burn cleanly, and your vehicle will start emitting gases that can affect the environment and people. So, be responsible and switch the fuel according to the seasons. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_use_summer_gas_in_winter\"><\/span>Can I use summer gas in winter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It\u2019s best to avoid using summer blend gas in winter. That\u2019s because summer gasoline is less volatile and doesn\u2019t evaporate quickly, and these factors can cause trouble starting the engine in colder months. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_winter_blend_fuels_affect_your_cars_mileage\"><\/span>Can winter blend fuels affect your car\u2019s mileage?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Winter blend fuels can make your engine run more smoothly in colder months. But at the same time, they contain less energy when compared to summer-blend gas, and this can reduce the mileage.\u00a0 <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Are you looking to get your car washed for affordable prices? Way.com is where your search ends. On <a href=\"https:\/\/www.way.com\/car-wash-near-me\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Way.com<\/a>, you can find top-rated and value-for-money car washes in your area. The car wash booking process on the Way.com app or website is straightforward: enter your location on the website or app, pick a car wash from the list, and pay to confirm your booking.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you know the difference between winter and summer fuels? There\u2019s more to the list than the difference in prices. Have you ever wondered why fuel prices in the summer are higher than in winter? That\u2019s because different fuel blends are used in these seasons. Knowing the difference between summer gas and winter gas can&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.way.com\/gas\/guide\/difference-between-winter-and-summer-fuels\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">What is the difference between winter and summer fuels?<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":241,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[19],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-239","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-fuel-efficiency-tips","entry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>What is the difference between winter and summer fuels?<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Do you know the difference between winter and summer fuels? 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