Section 5040.550  Gasoline Purchase

a)         Purchases of fuel, oil, and related items for the operation of State-owned equipment must be made from the most economical source. Unleaded gasoline (with ethanol blended in, often called Gasohol) shall, however, be used where available.  Employees are required to use E-85 (85% ethanol) and bio-diesel when operating flexible fueled and diesel powered vehicles in the State fleet, whenever practical.

b)         If there is a State-owned garage or State-owned service station within a reasonable distance, the driver should make purchases at this source.  State service stations are available on the State of Illinois Enterprise web at http://www.intra.state.il.us/poliproc/vehicleguide.pdf.

c)         If a State-owned garage or State-owned service station is not conveniently located, an appropriately located privately operated station with a self-service island shall be the source of purchase, except when the driver is physically unable to operate a self-service pump.

(Source:  Amended at 30 Ill. Reg. 4587, effective March 1, 2006)