Premium Performance or Standard Octane Rating? A Multi-Year Empirical Statistical Analysis of Fuel Consumption Efficiency and Major Brand Refueling Locations
By: Attila TURI
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/picbe-2026-0412 | Journal eISSN: 2558-9652
Language: English
Page range: 5589 - 5599
Published on: Jul 22, 2026
Published by: Bucharest University of Economic Studies
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 1 issue per year
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