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Old December 22nd 07, 10:58 PM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
Matt W. Barrow
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Default Fuel price this winter


"kontiki" wrote in message
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Matt W. Barrow wrote:

(If I recall, one of the main refineries in the US was down for
maintenance last year, causing the spike in prices.)


More like three, four or five (IMS), including a couple that were a
couple years behind on maintenance.


And there are now only two refineries left in the US that are capable
of making Avgas.


And no source of the lead required for 100LL.

(Here cometh the folks who burn autogas.)