Oklahoma City had occasional violations from 1997 to 1999 but saw improvement in 2000. With repeated violations, cities can face stricter emission requirements for automobiles, higher fuel costs and special industrial filtering equipment. Cities looking for federal funds for road projects would have to prove the project will not add to pollution problems. Refiners and fuel transportation officials said they do not foresee gasoline supply problems because of the new fuel. The 7.8 RVP fuel is already sold in 90 counties in eastern Texas.
Gasoline sold in Tulsa is refined in Oklahoma and on the Texas Gulf Coast.
Bob Hawk, chairman of Git N Go Inc., said the fuel will also be sold at its stores in the Oklahoma City market. All Rights Reserved.