Why would your car have a rich gas smell coming in the front windows when it is running and the car is taking more gas than before but otherwise runs fine?

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1 Leak in fuel feed or vent line 2 Evapourative emissions system canister clogged ? ( veh model,make,equiped ) 3 Vapour leaks from system lines As for excessive fuel consumption 1 Dirty or clogged air filter 2 Emissions system not functioning properly 3 Fault in the fuel or electrical systems 4 Low tire presure , incorrect tire size 5 Choke sticking closed ? 6 Dirty or clogged carburetor jets

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