When you complete this lesson, you will be able to describe what gasoline blending is, discuss the process to blend gasoline and why blending plays such an important role in refinery operations, and describe the significance of octane and gasoline additives in the gasoline blending process. • Explain the basics of gasoline blending • Discuss the different blendstocks and additives used in gasoline blending • Describe the process of gasoline blending • Discuss common blending quality concerns in gasoline blends