Trump to ask Congress to make 15% ethanol-gas blend permanent
Summary
The Trump administration plans to ask Congress to allow the sale of E15, a gasoline blend with 15% ethanol, all year long. Currently, E15 is only allowed during part of the year because it can cause more air pollution in hot weather. The administration wants to keep gas prices lower and support rural jobs by making this change permanent.Key Facts
- E15 is a gasoline mix that contains 15% ethanol.
- Normally, E15 can only be sold part of the year due to pollution concerns in hot weather.
- The Trump administration will ask Congress to allow E15 all year round.
- E15 gas usually costs about 25 cents less per gallon than regular gasoline.
- Making E15 permanent could save consumers over $20 billion in fuel costs yearly.
- Corn-growing states and supporters say E15 helps reduce gas prices and supports rural jobs.
- The Environmental Protection Agency temporarily allowed E15 sales this year during the summer driving season.
- The move aims to help lower gas prices amid tensions with Iran affecting fuel costs.
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