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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Melina Walling

EPA approves sale of higher ethanol fuel to try to lower gas prices

Climate Gasoline E15 - (ASSOCIATED PRESS)

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said Wednesday that it would temporarily allow widespread sales of a higher ethanol gas blend in a move that they hope will tamp down consumer prices that have soared since the Iran war began.

The sale of E15 is typically discontinued in the summer because it can contribute to harmful air pollution.

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