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# **gas treatment**

**Skip it****52/100 **

strong incumbent ratings (4.8★) — gas treatment doesn't clear our bar today.

**Market/yr**

**$2.0M**

**Growth (1y)**

**+130.0%**

**Products**

**13**

**Brands**

**3**

was 7 a year ago

**Sellers**

**160**

**Price range**

**$5.36–$31.05**

**Returns**

**0.2%**

**Rating**

**4.8★**

**Skip it**

Scored 52/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns.

Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns

Market size

**50**

 ×0.30

Growth

**69**

 ×0.30

Competition

**22**

 ×0.20

Quality gap

**20**

 ×0.10

Returns

**98**

 ×0.10

## **Demand**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +130.0% year over year.

34K17KSpike '24Spike '25Spike '26Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26

## **Seasonality**

Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average.

JFMAMJJASOND

Peak months: Oct, Nov · busiest ÷ quietest = 2.6×

## **Competition**

- STA-BIL77% - Lucas Oil19% - STAR BRITE4%

The top 5 products capture 75% of clicks — a locked-up shelf that new listings rarely crack. 3 brands and 160 sellers compete here.

**Brands**

**3 **▼falling

was 7 a year ago

**Sellers**

**160**

**Top 5 brand share**

**100%**

#ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend

1
![STA-BIL 360 Marine Fuel System Treatment 32 oz](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/4148vEsX+cL.jpg) [**STA-BIL 360 Marine Fuel System Treatment 32 oz**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001CAW2DK)

STA-BIL$22.254.8★8,04335%▲rising

2
![STA-BIL Storage Fuel Stabilizer 16 oz Treats 40 Gallons Keeps Fuel Fresh 24 Months Gas Stabilizer for Storage Prevents Corrosion](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31MW1Jy9bmL.jpg) [**STA-BIL Storage Fuel Stabilizer 16 oz Treats 40 Gallons Keeps Fuel Fresh 24 Months Gas Stabilizer for Storage Prevents Corrosion**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000JJHNAW)

STA-BIL$10.584.8★36,11820%▼falling

3
![STA-BIL Storage Fuel Stabilizer 32 oz Treats 80 Gallons Keeps Fuel Fresh 24 Months Gas Stabilizer for Storage Prevents Corrosion](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31RLDBzj7fL.jpg) [**STA-BIL Storage Fuel Stabilizer 32 oz Treats 80 Gallons Keeps Fuel Fresh 24 Months Gas Stabilizer for Storage Prevents Corrosion**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000B68V6I)

STA-BIL$12.364.8★36,1187%▼falling

4
![STA-BIL Storage Fuel Stabilizer 8 oz 12-Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/4140-5ktNRS.jpg) [**STA-BIL Storage Fuel Stabilizer 8 oz 12-Pack**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00125ZMD2)

STA-BIL$6.454.8★36,1187%▼falling

5
![Lucas Oil 10003 Fuel Treatment - 1 Quart](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31nSK7swj+L.jpg) [**Lucas Oil 10003 Fuel Treatment - 1 Quart**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000ARPVOI)

Lucas Oil$11.264.8★24,7767%▼falling

6
![Lucas Oil 10013 Fuel Treatment - 1 Gallon](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41jOWF7PHNL.jpg) [**Lucas Oil 10013 Fuel Treatment - 1 Gallon**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000FW7V50)

Lucas Oil$31.054.8★24,7765%▼falling

7
![STA-BIL 360 Protection Ethanol Treatment and Fuel Stabilizer - Prevents Corrosion - Prevents Ethanol Damage - Cleans Entire Fuel System - Treats 5 Gallons 4 fl. oz. (22295)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Wbu0KjD2L.jpg) [**STA-BIL 360 Protection Ethanol Treatment and Fuel Stabilizer - Prevents Corrosion - Prevents Ethanol Damage - Cleans Entire Fuel System - Treats 5 Gallons 4 fl. oz. (22295)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NEG3CIO)

STA-BIL$6.934.8★6,6744%▲rising

8
![STA-BIL Fast Fix Small Engine Treatment 8 oz Treats 20 Gallons Fixes Rough Running Engines Carburetor & Fuel Injector Cleaner Removes Water For Lawn Mowers & Small Engines](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41-ywGLYSxL.jpg) [**STA-BIL Fast Fix Small Engine Treatment 8 oz Treats 20 Gallons Fixes Rough Running Engines Carburetor & Fuel Injector Cleaner Removes Water For Lawn Mowers & Small Engines**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NEG3K5O)

STA-BIL$9.594.6★6,7374%▲rising

9
![Lucas Oil 10020 Upper Cylinder Lube/Fuel Treatment - 5.25 fl oz.](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/315oiKyfGpL.jpg) [**Lucas Oil 10020 Upper Cylinder Lube/Fuel Treatment - 5.25 fl oz.**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0006305RY)

Lucas Oil$5.364.8★24,7764%—flat

10

![STAR BRITE Star Tron Enzyme Fuel Treatment - Concentrated Formula 32 Fl. Oz. Treats up to 512 Gallons - Fuel Stabilizer & Treatment Gasoline Stabilizer Star Tron Marine Enzyme Fuel Treatment](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41li-LDNyqL.jpg) [**STAR BRITE Star Tron Enzyme Fuel Treatment - Concentrated Formula 32 Fl. Oz. Treats up to 512 Gallons - Fuel Stabilizer & Treatment Gasoline Stabilizer Star Tron Marine Enzyme Fuel Treatment**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00D3IEIY0)

STAR BRITE$26.404.8★9,9052%▼falling

11

![Lucas Oil 10020 Fuel Treatment - 5.25 Ounce (Pack of 6)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/315oiKyfGpL.jpg) [**Lucas Oil 10020 Fuel Treatment - 5.25 Ounce (Pack of 6)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CRCHLBL5)

Lucas Oil$28.484.7★3522%▲rising

12

![Star Tron Enzyme Fuel Treatment - Small Engine Formula Gas Additive Rejuvenates & Stabilizes Old Gasoline - Cures & Prevents Ethanol Problems](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/418ADlcu-EL.jpg) [**Star Tron Enzyme Fuel Treatment - Small Engine Formula Gas Additive Rejuvenates & Stabilizes Old Gasoline - Cures & Prevents Ethanol Problems**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NO4DAFG)

STAR BRITE$13.384.7★3,2962%▲rising

13

![Lucas Oil 5.25 Oz. High Mileage Fuel Treatment - 1 Each](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31WkgKupDJL.jpg) [**Lucas Oil 5.25 Oz. High Mileage Fuel Treatment - 1 Each**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CVL1HHU)

Lucas Oil$5.734.7★1,1762%▼falling

## **Product shelf**

All 13 tracked products in this niche.

Top sellersNewestTrending

[![STA-BIL 360 Marine Fuel System Treatment 32 oz](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/4148vEsX+cL.jpg)**STA-BIL 360 Marine Fuel System Treatment 32 oz** STA-BIL**$22.25**4.8★8,043 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001CAW2DK) [![STA-BIL Storage Fuel Stabilizer 16 oz Treats 40 Gallons Keeps Fuel Fresh 24 Months Gas Stabilizer for Storage Prevents Corrosion](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31MW1Jy9bmL.jpg)**STA-BIL Storage Fuel Stabilizer 16 oz Treats 40 Gallons Keeps Fuel Fresh 24 Months Gas Stabilizer for Storage Prevents Corrosion** STA-BIL**$10.58**4.8★36,118 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000JJHNAW) [![STA-BIL Storage Fuel Stabilizer 32 oz Treats 80 Gallons Keeps Fuel Fresh 24 Months Gas Stabilizer for Storage Prevents Corrosion](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31RLDBzj7fL.jpg)**STA-BIL Storage Fuel Stabilizer 32 oz Treats 80 Gallons Keeps Fuel Fresh 24 Months Gas Stabilizer for Storage Prevents Corrosion** STA-BIL**$12.36**4.8★36,118 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000B68V6I) [![STA-BIL Storage Fuel Stabilizer 8 oz 12-Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/4140-5ktNRS.jpg)**STA-BIL Storage Fuel Stabilizer 8 oz 12-Pack** STA-BIL**$6.45**4.8★36,118 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00125ZMD2) [![Lucas Oil 10003 Fuel Treatment - 1 Quart](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31nSK7swj+L.jpg)**Lucas Oil 10003 Fuel Treatment - 1 Quart** Lucas Oil**$11.26**4.8★24,776 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000ARPVOI) [![Lucas Oil 10013 Fuel Treatment - 1 Gallon](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41jOWF7PHNL.jpg)**Lucas Oil 10013 Fuel Treatment - 1 Gallon** Lucas Oil**$31.05**4.8★24,776 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000FW7V50) [![STA-BIL 360 Protection Ethanol Treatment and Fuel Stabilizer - Prevents Corrosion - Prevents Ethanol Damage - Cleans Entire Fuel System - Treats 5 Gallons 4 fl. oz. (22295)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Wbu0KjD2L.jpg)**STA-BIL 360 Protection Ethanol Treatment and Fuel Stabilizer - Prevents Corrosion - Prevents Ethanol Damage - Cleans Entire Fuel System - Treats 5 Gallons 4 fl. oz. (22295)** STA-BIL**$6.93**4.8★6,674 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NEG3CIO) [![STA-BIL Fast Fix Small Engine Treatment 8 oz Treats 20 Gallons Fixes Rough Running Engines Carburetor & Fuel Injector Cleaner Removes Water For Lawn Mowers & Small Engines](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41-ywGLYSxL.jpg)**STA-BIL Fast Fix Small Engine Treatment 8 oz Treats 20 Gallons Fixes Rough Running Engines Carburetor & Fuel Injector Cleaner Removes Water For Lawn Mowers & Small Engines** STA-BIL**$9.59**4.6★6,737 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NEG3K5O)

## **Reviews**

What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.

### **What buyers love **

**Quality-Overall**20%

*“Excellent Product as advertised”*

**Fuel Efficiency**18%

*“improved fuel efficiency”*

**Efficiency**12%

*“Works great, works fast”*

**Value For Money**12%

*“Decent price”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**11%

*“As advertised”*

**Ease Of Cleaning**5%

*“It helps clean things up”*

**Ease Of Use**3%

*“Easy to use”*

**Motor Power**2%

*“Very useful on a variety of combustible engines around the house such as lawnmower, outboard motor and chainsaw”*

**Durability**2%

*“durability, ease of use, quality”*

**Rusts/Corrodes**2%

*“Prevents Corrosion”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Functionality-Overall**23%

*“no help for my car. does it do anything really?”*

**Leak-Proof**21%

*“There was liquid leaking out”*

**Fuel Efficiency**4%

*“NOT GOOD FOR FUEL SYSTEM”*

**Maintenance And Repair**4%

*“Didnt fix anything waste of money not happy”*

**Quality-Overall**4%

*“Garbage”*

**Durability**3%

*“Motor starts fine after 6 months”*

**Size-Overall**3%

*“Small”*

**Instructions/User Manual/Troubleshooting**3%

*“Wish it had better instructions”*

**Value For Money**2%

*“i wish it was a bit cheaper”*

**Jamming/Clogging**2%

*“Junk gas with no detergents. Circle K, Wawa etc will clog your injectors and catalytic converter”*

#### **Top return reasons**- Leak-Proof32% - Value For Money13% - Compatibility-Overall12% - Functionality-Overall9% - Size-Overall9% - Advertised Vs Actual Product8% - Fuel Efficiency5% - Motor Issues3% - Maintenance And Repair2% - Defective Material/Parts2%