Trump Administration Unveils New Ethanol Plan

The EPA and USDA announced a plan requiring oil refineries to blend over 15 billion gallons of ethanol into the US gasoline supply in 2020. This plan aims to make E15 fuels more available and increase ethanol access to foreign markets. It is seen as a move to support farmers affected by the US-China trade war. However, the plan has faced backlash from the oil industry, which claims it is politically motivated and could lead to refinery closures and higher fuel prices.

What is the main requirement of the new plan announced by the EPA and USDA?

• To reduce gasoline consumption by 15%

• To blend over 15 billion gallons of ethanol into the US gasoline supply

• To increase the price of gasoline by 15%

• To ban the use of ethanol in gasoline

Why do biofuel advocates and farmers support the new ethanol plan?

• It reduces the cost of gasoline

• It helps increase the demand for crops like corn

• It decreases the need for foreign oil

• It eliminates the need for refineries

How might the new ethanol plan benefit farmers affected by the US trade war with China?

• By reducing the cost of farming equipment

• By increasing the demand for crops used in ethanol production

• By providing subsidies for oil refineries

• By eliminating tariffs on Chinese goods

What is the oil industry's main criticism of the new ethanol plan?

• It is seen as politically motivated and could close refineries

• It will lower fuel prices significantly

• It will lead to a decrease in ethanol production

• It will increase the demand for foreign oil

What do oil industry leaders claim about the burden of the trade war?

• It has no impact on the ethanol market

• It benefits the oil industry

• It is unfairly placed on refineries

• It should be shared equally by all industries