00:02The White House is pushing to make a popular ethanol-blended fuel available year-round.
00:07The Trump administration has formally asked Congress to allow E-15 gasoline to be sold nationwide 365 days a year.
00:14They included the request in a supplemental package sent to lawmakers late Wednesday.
00:19As you can probably tell by the name, the fuel blend contains 15% ethanol.
00:24It's currently only available during part of the year under temporary EPA waivers.
00:30Under current EPA rules, E-15 is generally restricted during the summer because it evaporates quicker in hot weather, which
00:37can contribute to smog.
00:39Supporters say E-15 often sells for about 25 cents less per gallon than regular gasoline, giving drivers a cheaper
00:46option at the pump.
00:47Smaller refiners have long opposed the change, saying it could raise costs and complicate fuel distribution.
00:54The proposal now goes to Congress, where its path forward in the Senate remains uncertain.
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