Republicans Vote to Dilute Gas as Prices Rise Above $4.50
Summary
House Republicans passed a bill to allow selling gasoline mixed with 15% ethanol (called E15) all year long across the U.S. This bill aims to lower gas prices, which have risen above $4.50 per gallon, but it still needs Senate approval before reaching President Donald Trump's desk.Key Facts
- The bill is called H.R. 1346 or the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act.
- Normally, E15 fuel sales are limited during summer months in half of the country to reduce air pollution.
- The House passed the bill with a vote of 218 to 203.
- Senate approval requires a 60% majority for the bill to move forward.
- Gas prices have increased by about $1.50 since late February and have been above $4.50 per gallon since the start of the Iran war.
- The national average gas price on Thursday was $4.53 per gallon, according to AAA data.
- Lawmakers hope allowing year-round E15 sales will help drivers by lowering fuel costs during the busy summer season.
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