Ban on Sale of 15 Percent Ethanol Gas Lifted

A ban on the sale of gasoline blended with 15 percent ethanol during the summer months has been lifted, allowing the fuel to be sold year-round.

According to reports, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will publish a rule allowing high ethanol “E 15” blends to be sold during the summer.  Sale of E 15 had previously been restricted in summer months due to concerns over excessive smog.  Gasoline normally contains 10 percent ethanol.

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The ban lift comes as a relief to corn farmers, who have pushed for looser restrictions on the fuel.  Lifting the ban did have opposition from some groups, including the American Petroleum Institute (API).  Critics say E 15 blends can cause harm to engines and ruin older cars.

Posted on October 18, 2018 at 3:22 pm

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