As EPA issues hurricane fuel waiver, RFA pushes more ethanol

EPA has issued waivers from federal fuel volatility limits for Louisiana and Mississippi to alleviate fuel supply concerns in the wake of Hurricane Ida, as the storm spurs advocacy from the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) which is pushing for regulatory waivers to allow increased ethanol sales to help meet any shortfall in fuel. EPA announced Aug. 31 an emergency waiver of the Reid Vapor Pressure (RVP) requirements in Louisiana and Mississippi to help improve the fuel supply beginning August 30...