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Thursday, April 15, 2010

New ethanol rules could add to summer gas price hikes

SJ-R.com THE STATE JOURNAL-REGISTER (Springfield, IL)
By TIM LANDIS
Posted Apr 07, 2010 @ 11:30 PM
Last update Apr 08, 2010 @ 05:46 AM

Even as gasoline returns to nearly $3 a gallon, a dispute has risen over the effect of ethanol blends on price and supply in Illinois.

Petroleum industry representatives and distributors say new state ethanol standards scheduled to take effect May 1 could tighten refining and storage capacity, adding to cost pressures. Ethanol supporters say the industry was aware of the rules months ago and might be using the issue as an excuse to raise pump prices.

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