EPA Approves Summer E15 Sales Nationwide

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Trump's EPA issues emergency waiver allowing nationwide E15 fuel sales this summer, potentially saving drivers 10 cents per gallon.

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E15 contains 15% ethanol compared to standard 10% in regular gas, with the waiver starting May 1 and extending through summer

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This will provide immediate relief to consumers and drive demand for corn grown and processed right here in America," says Agriculture Secretary Rollins.

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Corn growers celebrate as 40% of U.S. corn already feeds ethanol production, while environmental groups warn of increased water pollution.

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Sierra Club's Pistora counters: "Relying on corn-based ethanol doesn't put our country on the path it needs," noting high water usage by ethanol plants.

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Despite prior court challenges to year-round E15 sales, corn-state lawmakers push for permanent nationwide approval instead of yearly waivers.

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We need a permanent, nationwide solution," says Senator Fischer, as eight Midwest states already secured year-round E15 access in a separate rule.

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Despite prior court challenges to year-round E15 sales, corn-state lawmakers push for permanent nationwide approval instead of yearly waivers

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