E15 Fuel: Savings or Risk?

E15 is rolling into Minnesota gas stations, slashing prices by 5 to 10 cents a gallon—but at a cost: older cars may suffer, mileage drops, and manufacturers like Volvo and Mercedes warn against it. While the state pours nearly $5 million into boosting availability, biofuels advocates tout local production and environmental benefits, even as experts raise red flags about summer smog from ethanol’s volatility. The EPA already permits year-round sales, defying the Clean Air Act’s summer ban—a Senate bill could make it permanent. So, is E15 a win for wallets—or a gamble for engines and air quality? Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5cf107898ec4a379