Bill Would Allow 15% Ethanol Blends in Gasoline Year-Round
A proposed bill would permit 15% ethanol blends in gasoline throughout the year. NPR interviewed Bloomberg reporter Elizabeth Elkin about whether the change would reduce pump prices.
thehindubusinessline.comA bill in Congress would allow gasoline with 15% ethanol content to be sold year-round. The measure aims to increase the amount of ethanol mixed into fuel supplies. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe discussed the proposal with Bloomberg reporter Elizabeth Elkin on Weekend Edition Sunday.
Current federal rules limit 15% ethanol blends to certain seasons. The bill would remove those seasonal restrictions.
Elkin addressed whether higher ethanol content would lower prices at the pump. The discussion examined how increased ethanol use might affect fuel costs for drivers.
Key Facts
Potential Impact
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Gas stations could sell higher-ethanol fuel throughout the year if the bill passes.
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Drivers might see changes in fuel prices depending on ethanol supply costs.
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