Keith Lusher Jr The main supplier of ethanol free gasoline in the Southeast, Chalmette Refining, will reportedly no longer produce ethanol-free fuel on June 4. This news ignited a firestorm within the sportsman community. It’s no secret that fuel that contains ethanol wreaks havoc on smaller engines such as boat engines. The ethanol expands and contracts with the temperature fluctuation. When the fuel contracts it draws in outside humidity into the tank which allows water into the gas. Engines that sit up for more than a few weeks run the risk of damage from corroded plastics and rubbers that break off and travel into the fuel system of the engine.
John lee owns J&S Gas and Go in Lacombe and only sells ethanol-free gasoline. He says he’s known of the changes coming for some time. “I have been aware of the news for months and I have been working with my gas jobber to find a way to keep getting conventional gasoline,” Lee says. John says he will have to start getting his gas from a Baton Rouge. “I have to pull my fuel out of Port Allen now, which means it’s further to travel. The freight charges from having to haul from Port Allen are higher than what we are currently used to, which turns out to be around eight cents higher,” he says. The demand for ethanol-free gas is growing and John says he will continue to do everything in his power to continue to supply his customers with corn free gasoline. “Conventional gasoline is better all-around for our vehicles, boats, lawn equipment, and recreational vehicles. Over the past few years we have prided ourselves in delivering good, quality, non-ethanol fuel to our customers. I promise that as long as I can get conventional gasoline, I will!” John says.
Pete Landry, who owns PeteLandysRealGas.com, is the state’s biggest proponent of pure gasoline and has been leading the charge against adding ethanol to fuel. He says it’s a no win situation for taxpayers. “From 2007 until Jan 1, 2012 refineries were given a “golden goose” of $0.45/gallon tax credit from you and me- the taxpayers- to blend ethanol gas. During this 5 year period, refineries enjoyed a $12+ Billion/year tax credit. We, the tax payers and consumers are getting shafted both ways!” He says. Landry urges people who oppose the changes to voice their concerns “This is not over yet! I urge people to continue to flood the Chalmette Refinery’s Community Service Hotline and express your serious displeasure with their decision,” Landry says. The hotline to the Chalmette Refinery’s Community service is 504-281-1101.
John lee owns J&S Gas and Go in Lacombe and only sells ethanol-free gasoline. He says he’s known of the changes coming for some time. “I have been aware of the news for months and I have been working with my gas jobber to find a way to keep getting conventional gasoline,” Lee says. John says he will have to start getting his gas from a Baton Rouge. “I have to pull my fuel out of Port Allen now, which means it’s further to travel. The freight charges from having to haul from Port Allen are higher than what we are currently used to, which turns out to be around eight cents higher,” he says. The demand for ethanol-free gas is growing and John says he will continue to do everything in his power to continue to supply his customers with corn free gasoline. “Conventional gasoline is better all-around for our vehicles, boats, lawn equipment, and recreational vehicles. Over the past few years we have prided ourselves in delivering good, quality, non-ethanol fuel to our customers. I promise that as long as I can get conventional gasoline, I will!” John says.
Pete Landry, who owns PeteLandysRealGas.com, is the state’s biggest proponent of pure gasoline and has been leading the charge against adding ethanol to fuel. He says it’s a no win situation for taxpayers. “From 2007 until Jan 1, 2012 refineries were given a “golden goose” of $0.45/gallon tax credit from you and me- the taxpayers- to blend ethanol gas. During this 5 year period, refineries enjoyed a $12+ Billion/year tax credit. We, the tax payers and consumers are getting shafted both ways!” He says. Landry urges people who oppose the changes to voice their concerns “This is not over yet! I urge people to continue to flood the Chalmette Refinery’s Community Service Hotline and express your serious displeasure with their decision,” Landry says. The hotline to the Chalmette Refinery’s Community service is 504-281-1101.
Trestles
The ever shifting winds that have stirred up Lake Pontchartrain in this spring look to be over and done with. The water clarity is improving and the speckled trout anglers are starting to see decent numbers of fish hitting the box. A fantastic sign that things are about to heat up on the Lake are the reports of shrimp popping across the surface near in Lake Borgne and near the Trestles. The best bet for anglers looking for big speckled trout is jigging the Trestles. Anglers are having the best success targeting the bridge on an incoming tide in the afternoon. Brightly colored plastics are the ticket until live shrimp show up in the bait shops.
