ever wonder what happens to the fuel in the tank underground ? in reality the fuel is weeks old to begin with, not to mention how long since it was refined. i have found buying high octane helps with my gas tools here on the farm. it does not eat up rubber as bad . it also sets in one of my tractors for months on end.
as for growing it a farmer is going to grow what sells. beef is high because of the drought and the lifting of sanctions on us beef .