A TikTok user, @malibu197960, filmed an H-E-B on Goliad Road in San Antonio showing unleaded and mid-grade pumps marked "out of order" while the station priced premium at $3.83 per gallon.
The video has more than 114,200 views and drew mixed reactions. Some commenters praised H-E-B pricing while others warned against using higher-octane fuel in cars that do not require it.
Toyota explained octane differences, saying regular fuel is typically 87 octane and premium around 91 or higher, and that premium matters for engines designed for higher compression to prevent knock. For most vehicles, Toyota noted, using the fuel grade specified in the owner's manual is advisable because premium offers no benefit where not required.
This report is based on information originally published by Motor 1.
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