"WASHINGTON — President Biden announced on Tuesday a plan to suspend a ban on summertime sales of higher-ethanol gasoline blends, a move that White House officials said was aimed at reducing gas prices but that energy experts predicted would have only a marginal impact at the pump.
The Environmental Protection Agency will issue a waiver that would allow the blend known as E15 — which is made of 15 percent ethanol — to be used between June 1 and Sept. 15. The White House estimated that approximately 2,300 stations in the country offer the blend and cast the decision as a move toward “energy independence.”
“E15 is about 10 cents a gallon cheaper,” Mr. Biden said, speaking after taking a tour of a production facility that produces 150 million gallons of bioethanol annually. “And some gas stations offer an even bigger discount than that.”"
Lisa Friedman and Michael D. Shear reports for the New York Times April 12, 2022.
SEE ALSO:
"Explainer: Why Biden Is Allowing More Ethanol In Gasoline" (AP)
"Biden’s Plan for Cheaper Gasoline Opens Path for More Pollution" (Bloomberg Environment)
"Your Gas Will Likely Be Cheaper and Dirtier This Summer" (Earther)
"As Gas Prices Soar, Biden’s Climate Ambitions Sputter" (New York Times)
"How Biden Is Trying To Lower Fuel Prices — With Corn" (Washington Post)
