EPA Mobile Source Rule Prompts Clash Between Oil, Auto Industries

EPA's upcoming mobile source air toxics rule appears to be moving toward placing limits on fuel content rather than on new automobile engine controls -- a development that is spurring fierce lobbying from petroleum companies and refiners who fear such an approach could favor automakers and engine manufacturers. Oil and gas industry officials are warning the agency that strict fuel controls would hurt their industry at a time of high fuel prices and supply problems caused by natural disasters. Yet...