ethanol
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In the U.S., the Environmental Protection Agency issued temporary waivers to allow the sale of E15, a gas blend that contains more ethanol and is cheaper than regular unleaded, to help ease rising fuel prices.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026
Typically, sales of the gas are restricted during the summer due to the volatility of ethanol and its contribution to smog, but the Farm Bureau maintains that new studies show the blend is non-polluting.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2026
They also questioned whether ethanol released through the barrels of whisky could cause the fungus black mould to appear.
From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026
Environmental Protection Agency will issue an emergency waiver on nationwide sales of E15 gasoline—a blend of 15% ethanol and 85% gasoline—during the summer driving season starting May 1.
From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026
By the way, the car was running on gas mixed with ethanol.
From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan
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