EPA allowing the sale of cheaper, higher-ethanol E15 gasoline across US this summer
EPA allowing the sale of cheaper, higher-ethanol E15 gasoline across US this summer
The Environmental Protection Agency says consumers across the U.S. will still be able to buy cheaper E15 gasoline this summer
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article is mostly accurate, stating that the EPA is allowing the sale of E15 gasoline this summer. This is supported by multiple EPA press releases. However, the claim that E15 is "cheaper" is presented without qualification and could be considered biased, as the price difference can vary and is not universally true.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim:** The Environmental Protection Agency says consumers across the U.S. will still be able to buy cheaper E15 gasoline this summer.
- Verification Source #1: Supports the claim that the EPA is issuing an emergency fuel waiver to allow E15 gasoline sales.
- Verification Source #3: Supports the claim that the EPA is issuing an emergency fuel waiver to allow E15 gasoline sales.
- Verification Source #4: Supports the claim that the decision to sell E15 gasoline during the summer driving season helps cut the cost of gas.
- Verification Source #5: Supports the claim that allowing the higher blend of ethanol would cut gas prices.
- The claim that E15 is "cheaper" is supported by multiple sources, but the price difference can vary depending on location and market conditions.
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- Verification Source #1: "the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is issuing an emergency fuel waiver to allow E15 gasoline — gasoline blended with 15% ethanol — to be…"
- Verification Source #3: "The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today is issuing an emergency fuel waiver to allow E15 gasoline — gasoline blended with 15% ethanol —…"
- Verification Source #4: "...sale of E15 fuel during the coming summer months through this temporary waiver...gas prices for working families across the country."
- Verification Source #5: "Iowa, Kansas attorneys general urge EPA to allow summer sale of E15 to cut gas prices…“Allowing the higher blend of ethanol also would…"
- The sources generally agree that the EPA is allowing the sale of E15 and that it can potentially lower gas prices. However, the unqualified statement that it is "cheaper" could be misleading, as the price difference is not always significant or consistent.