Gas has been reformulated for years between summer and winter. Winter fuel has a lower flash point (usually more butane) so the engine can start easier. Due to this, there are less BTU's in a gallon of winter blend then summer blend, hence lower mileage.
mine really goes down - 6 to 7 mpg - plus here in California we have the worse gas in the world anyway - but i still love this state for better or worse - here it is 11/26/12 7 & it's T shirt weather - tom