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The Feds Plan To Start Diluting Gasoline This May: Explained

This week, Lee Zeldin’s EPA announced “approving nationwide E15,” pitching it as “fortifying the domestic fuel supply.” What that means exactly is that the federal government will allow more stations to cut gasoline with ethanol, which, yes, makes it cheaper, but it also yields less power and worse fuel economy in your engine.

Quick Download on the May 2026 E15 Gas Waiver

Here’s a really quick contextual download for those of you wondering what “E15” means and why it’s popping up in mainstream news this week.

What is E10? Most gas in America is 10% ethanol (distilled corn alcohol) and 90% gasoline. It’s the “Standard Edition” fuel.

What is E15? It’s the “Value Pack.” It’s 15% ethanol. It’s usually about 25 cen …

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Author: Andrew P. Collins

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