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The White House is pushing to make a popular ethanol blended fuel available year round
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The Trump administration has formally asked Congress to allow E15 gasoline to be sold
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nationwide 365 days a year. They included the request in a supplemental package sent
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to lawmakers late Wednesday. As you can probably tell by the name, the fuel blend contains 15
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ethanol. It's currently only available during part of the year under temporary EPA waivers
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Under current EPA rules, E15 is generally restricted during the summer because it evaporates quicker in hot weather, which can contribute to smog
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Supporters say E15 often sells for about 25 cents less per gallon than regular gasoline, giving drivers a cheaper option at the pump
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Smaller refiners have long opposed the change, saying it could raise costs and complicate fuel distribution
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The proposal now goes to Congress, where its path forward in the Senate remains uncertain
