EPA Grants Temporary Waiver for Higher-Ethanol E15 Gasoline Amid Global Conflicts

The waiver allows the sale of E15 gasoline during summer to address fuel shortages and rising gas prices, spurred by geopolitical tensions and reduced refining capacities.

The EPA approved the emergency use of E15 gasoline nationwide this summer, citing ongoing wars in Ukraine and the Middle East as key factors.
This decision aims to alleviate pressure on fuel supplies and mitigate rising gasoline prices during peak demand periods.
Environmentalists express concerns that increased ethanol production could lead to higher carbon emissions and water pollution.
The biofuels industry and several Midwestern politicians support the move, highlighting benefits to farmers and reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.
Financial implications include a projected cost saving for consumers, with E15 being approximately 25 cents cheaper per gallon than E10.