We understand the threat that weather events can pose. Our nation’s refiners and petrochemical manufacturers have developed robust preparedness measures that can be taken in the event of a hurricane or extreme weather event.
The beginning of the summer season also marks the start of the long hurricane season. While summer lasts for three short months, hurricane season hangs around much longer, from June 1 to November 30.
From June 1 to September 15 every year, nearly all gasoline sold in the United States is required to be a “summer” gasoline which is different in a few key ways from the gasoline sold during the rest of the year.