Summary
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will temporarily allow more sales of gas with higher ethanol content. This decision aims to lower gas prices that have increased since the Iran war started.
Key Facts
- The EPA has approved the temporary sale of gas with more ethanol.
- This move is intended to reduce high gas prices.
- The higher ethanol gas blend was usually restricted in warm weather due to air pollution concerns.
- The decision comes after gas prices rose following the start of the Iran war.
- U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins supports the action, stating it will help lower gas prices.
- The change also aims to benefit biofuels producers in the U.S.
