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  1. Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are causing disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz, leading to oil price hikes and impacting specific tech companies.
  2. Conflict between the US and Israel has led to attacks on Iranian targets, culminating in the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and subsequent impacts on global oil markets and tech stocks like Micron.
  3. Due to price surges caused by the blocking of Strait of Hormuz tanker traffic, the US EPA has allowed the use of E15 ethanol blends.
  4. President Trump ordered the EPA to drop E-15 restrictions, which is seen as a major boost for Iowa farmers.

EPA Issues Final Rule on Fuel Standards During Trump Visit to Iowa

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The Environmental Protection Agency issued a final rule for fuel standards on May 31, 2019. This followed a visit by Donald Trump to the National Corn Growers Association in Iowa, where Kevin Ross, a National Corn Growers Association officer, represented corn growers. Ross thanked Donald Trump for supporting the commitment to allow for year-round sales of.

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The final rule increases demand for farmers and, according to reports, higher blends of renewable fuels such as reduce fuel prices for drivers by three to ten cents per gallon. The rule also results in lower emissions and greater greenhouse gas reductions.

The U.S. EPA allowed the use of ethanol blends due to price surges caused by the blocking of Strait of Hormuz tanker traffic, following a prior order from President Trump to drop E-15 restrictions.

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