Fill 'er Up or Empty Your Wallet: Gas Prices Keep Pumping Up the Drama

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Fill 'er Up or Empty Your Wallet: Gas Prices Keep Pumping Up the Drama

U.S. gas prices are climbing again, reaching a national average of $3.78 per gallon due to factors such as global supply production cuts, high crude oil prices, and the impact of this summer's extreme heat on refineries.

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Reader Question of the Day

How does the sulfur content of oil impact its uses and the environment?

Sulfur content in oil significantly affects its utility and environmental impact. Low sulfur oil, also known as "sweet" crude, has less than 0.5% sulfur and is easier to refine, producing higher-value fuels like gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel. Additionally, due to its low sulfur content, when sweet crude is combusted, it emits fewer sulfur dioxide (SO2) gases, reducing its contribution to issues like acid rain.

Conversely, "sour" crude oil contains more than 0.5% sulfur. It's more challenging and costly to refine as it requires sulfur removal. If not treated correctly, burning sour crude results in higher sulfur dioxide emissions, harmful to both human health and the environment. Therefore, refiners must use desulfurization technologies to reduce sulfur content in fuels, which can be an expensive process. Even though sour crude might be abundant and cheaper to extract, the additional processing required to meet environmental standards may nullify these initial benefits.

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