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« Grand jury subpoenas Beacon records | Today | Brush fires pop up in Warren » April 20, 2006DEM: Ethanol-blended gas now being distributed in R.I.The state Department of Environmental Management announced today that ethanol-blended gasoline is now being distributed across Rhode Island -- a move that may push already-high gas prices even higher. The Federal Energy Policy Act of 2005 mandates an increase in the amount of renewable fuel used nationally -- which in practice means that refineries will meet the requirement by adding ethanol to the fuel, according to DEM. Gasoline with the chemical, also known as ethyl alcohol, recently started being distributed across Rhode Island, while residents of Connecticut and New York have been using the product for more than a year. "They had looked at the issue of price several months ago," DEM spokeswoman Stephanie Powell said today of DEM officials. "And at that time, they though it could impact the price by 2 or 3 cents a gallon." Powell said such a bump is a result of distribution facilities having to upgrade their systems to accommodate ethanol. Most consumers should not notice any difference in their vehicles' performance, according to DEM, though some may find a slight decrease in fuel economy. Problems may arise, however, with pre-1980 car engines and boat engines made in the mid 1980s. Apparently, ethanol may not react well with fiberglass gas tanks or certain types of rubber seals and hoses. DEM urges boat or vehicle owners with concerns should check with their manufacturers. The state agency also has a question-and-answer page on its Web site dedicated to the topic. Posted by Steve Peoples CommentsChris | April 20, 2006 3:11 PM link Its all about money. and all the big wigs have their hand in the cookie jar. Emile Schenck | April 24, 2006 11:50 AM link Post a commentPlease be civil. Vicious comments, personal attacks and profanity won't be published. Name and email are required; email address will not publish. |
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Oct 2005 - March 2006
U got to be kidding me...government approves selling of a fuel that is actually more costly AND decreases gas mileage? (under the guise of being green) I find this very disturbing