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The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline continues to climb, according to the latest data from AAA and the Energy Information Agency (EIA). [Gasoline is up ~5 cents from last week as the Trump mis-administration policies continue to, well, bomb – AutoCrat.]
“At $4.48 per gallon, this is the highest the national average has ever been for this time of year. Typically, the start of autumn brings lower gas prices, but lingering volatility in the Strait of Hormuz and the high cost of crude oil are driving up pump prices. This month is on track to set a new September record. So far, the average for this month is $4.30, higher than the previous September record of $3.83 set in 2023,” AAA said in a release today.** Continue reading
CARB Adopts Rules Supporting Use of E15 Gasoline
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The California Air Resources Board (CARB) yesterday adopted amendments to the state’s gasoline regulations to support the availability and use of E15 fuel in California. E15 is a vehicle fuel that is a blend of up to 15% ethanol, a low-carbon alternative fuel. Previous California rules allowed up to 10% ethanol which is the current standard at stations today. E15 is legal in 50 states and available in 36 states.*
“Thursday’s vote provides further certainty to fuel producers and providers interested in selling E15 in California. The decision follows Governor Newsom’s signing of Senate Bill 795 this week to accelerate the approval process for E15 dispenser components while also maintaining public health protections,” CARB said in a release. Continue reading →