Lawmakers Debate Year-Round Availability of Fuel Blend
What happened
Lawmakers are debating whether to allow, a fuel blend of 15 percent ethanol and gasoline, to be sold year-round. Currently, sales are restricted during the summer due to concerns about ground-level ozone and smog. The Environmental Protection Agency issued a five-year waiver, citing expensive gas prices and geopolitical reasons. Bill Pracht, president and CEO of East Kansas Ag Energy, supports year-round availability.
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Why it matters
The debate over availability relates to the current state of the refinery industry, which Chip Roy and John Barrasso have expressed concerns about. Proponents of year-round claim the fuel could save drivers 10 to 25 cents a gallon at the pump and boost the U.S. corn market.
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Who's involved
- Chip RoyAmerican politician who expressed concerns regarding the state of refineries.
- John BarrassoAmerican politician who expressed concerns regarding the state of refineries.
- HouseLegislative body where Chip Roy serves and participates in policy debates.
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The entities involved
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Chip Roy
American politician (born 1972)
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John Barrasso
American physician and politician (born 1952)