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Calgarians react to CBC Marketplace premium gas story
Premium gas in regular-fuel cars not cleaner, expert says
CBC News
Posted: Nov 2, 2012 8:05 PM MT
Last Updated: Nov 2, 2012 8:14 PM MT
A CBC Marketplace investigation found many Canadian drivers are paying more for premium gas, believing it's better for their cars and the environment.
But Marty Stanfel says unless you own a high-performance car, premium gas could be hard on the wallet as well as the Earth.
CBC reporter Dave Gilson hit the pavement to find out what Calgarians think.
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