Growing Sideways – E15 Plays Role in Summer Gasoline Debate, But Does Little to Boost Ethanol Demand
RBN Energy Blogcast · Lisa Shidler
March 11, 202612m 13s
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Show Notes
There’s no shortage of debate around ethanol and gasoline with the summer driving season just around the corner. Farm and biofuels groups are pushing hard for policies favoring expanded ethanol use, while refiners are lobbying for changes to the Renewable Fuel Standard to make it less complex and unpredictable. The current spike in fuel prices adds another (though likely short-term) component to the debate. Today, we’ll dive into the debate, focusing on ethanol blending policies.