unleaded
adjective
un·lead·ed
ˌən-ˈle-dəd 
1
: not having leads between the lines in printing
2
: not treated or mixed with lead or lead compounds
unleaded fuels
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But that comparison is only valid if exclusively comparing regular unleaded gas and Level 3 fast chargers, which most EV drivers rarely use except for longer trips like this one.
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Adam L. Neal, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
The tariff rate for unleaded motor gasoline will be reduced from 10 percent to 0 percent, while diesel fuel, fuel oil, aviation fuel and kerosene will be reduced from 7 percent to 0 percent from March 9 through April 30.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 9 Mar. 2026
Investigators say diesel fuel was accidentally mixed with regular unleaded gasoline, leaving many drivers unable to start or operate their vehicles.
—Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
Consumers quickly turned to social media and OPS for answers after learning that diesel fuel was mixed with regular unleaded gasoline and distributed to gas stations operated by Costco, Murphy Express and King Soopers.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 13 Jan. 2026
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Adam L. Neal, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
The tariff rate for unleaded motor gasoline will be reduced from 10 percent to 0 percent, while diesel fuel, fuel oil, aviation fuel and kerosene will be reduced from 7 percent to 0 percent from March 9 through April 30.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 9 Mar. 2026
Investigators say diesel fuel was accidentally mixed with regular unleaded gasoline, leaving many drivers unable to start or operate their vehicles.
—Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
Consumers quickly turned to social media and OPS for answers after learning that diesel fuel was mixed with regular unleaded gasoline and distributed to gas stations operated by Costco, Murphy Express and King Soopers.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 13 Jan. 2026
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“Unleaded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unleaded. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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unleaded
adjective
un·lead·ed
ˌən-ˈled-əd
: not mixed with lead or lead compounds
unleaded gasoline
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