The Biden administration is moving to allow the sale of E15 fuel this summer in an effort to help reduce costs for consumers.
is moving to temporarily allow the sale of E15 fuel during the summer months, which is currently restricted in much of the U.S. due to pollution concerns, in an effort to reduce upfront costs for Americans facing historically high fuel prices.E15 — which is sometimes marketed as Unleaded 88 due to its 88 octane rating — is a blend of 15%and 85% gasoline. Regular 87 octane fuel contains 10% ethanol, and E15 is often cheaper because ethanol costs less than gasoline to produce.
According to the EPA, E15 is regulated during the summer because it can release more smog-producing compounds into the atmosphere than E10, and their negative effect on air quality is enhanced by heat and humidity. Growth Energy, the organization that represents the ethanol industry, has called the rules antiquated, however, noting that they date back to before E15 was available.
E15 is approved for use in vehicles built in 2001 and later, unlike E20 and blends that contain higher amounts of ethanol. Unlike the E85 85% ethanol blend, which can only be used in certified flex-fuel vehicles due to in part to the corrosiveness of ethanol, E15 has been approved for use in all new cars built from 2001, but AAA advises owners to check the manufacturer's recommendations before filling up. The EPA says it should not be used in motorcycles, off-road vehicles or power equipment like lawnmowers.
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