# You May Be Wasting Money On Premium Gas, Consumer Reports Explains

> Premium gas seems like it would have a lot of benefits, seeing as it's, well, premium. However, many cars don't require premium gas — and it won't even improve their performance or fuel economy.

- **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com/2156129/premium-gas-waste-of-money-fuel-economy-consumer-reports/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=69f27b18a246ed1cc37fcede)
- **Published:** 2026-04-29
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #nissan #premium #consumer #fuel #money #reports #explains #wasting
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