A bill proposes to increase the proportion of ethanol in gas to lower prices
A proposed bill aims to increase the ethanol content in gasoline to 15% year-round in an effort to reduce fuel prices. The measure would remove current restrictions that limit higher ethanol blends to certain times of the year. Proponents believe the change could benefit both consumers and the biofuel industry.
- ▪The bill would allow gasoline with 15% ethanol to be sold year-round.
- ▪Currently, higher ethanol blends are restricted during summer months due to air quality regulations.
- ▪Ethanol is a biofuel typically made from corn and is already blended into most U.S. gasoline at 10% levels.
- ▪Supporters argue that increasing ethanol content could reduce dependence on fossil fuels and support agricultural economies.
- ▪Critics have raised concerns about potential engine damage and environmental impacts from higher ethanol blends.
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Business A bill proposes to increase the proportion of ethanol in gas to lower prices May 17, 20268:02 AM ET Ayesha Rascoe Would adding more ethanol to gasoline lower prices at the pump? NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to Bloomberg reporter Elizabeth Elkin about a bill that would allow 15% ethanol blends year-round. Sponsor Message Facebook Flipboard Email
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