OIL INDUSTRY RAISES CONCERNS ON NEW FUEL MANDATE IN STATE STRATEGY

A petroleum industry group is raising legal concerns over a state's attempt to impose a new fuel blend requirement, underscoring difficulties that other states could face if they attempt to mandate so-called "boutique" fuels in order to meet a strict new EPA ozone standard. Ohio is attempting to end a generally unpopular vehicle inspection/maintenance (I/M) requirement for vehicles and substitute it with a new fuel blend to control pollution. The American Petroleum Institute (API) sent a Jan. 31 letter to...