Our friends over at API are once again on the attack running Ad's in DC against the RFS..

http://www.energytomorrow.org/blog/2015/10/28/epa-poised-to-push-consumers-into-the-blend-wall

We’ve been talking about flaws in the RFS for some time, and the chorus of voices has grown because requiring increasing volumes of ethanol in the nation’s fuel supply could affect vehicle owners, consumers paying for fuel and food, the environment and the global food supply. Bob Greco, API’s downstream group director, discussed the RFS and the new ad campaign during a conference call with reporters:

“EPA seems poised to continue their heedless rush to raise ethanol volumes regardless of costs, market demand or vehicle compatibility. Ultimately, Congress has a responsibility to repeal or significantly reform this outdated – and potentially dangerous – program.”

Greco ticked off major issues with the RFS:

• EPA’s initial proposal for 2016, if finalized, would breach the ethanol “blend wall” – the point where required use of ethanol in the fuel supply exceeds the safe level of 10 percent.
• Extensive testing has shown that higher-ethanol content E15 fuel could damage engines and fuel systems in millions of cars on the road today. Auto manufacturers have said the higher blends may void new car warranties.
• Reports by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) and NERA Economic Consulting caution of possible increased consumer costs if the “blend wall” is breached. CBO said the price of standard E10 gasoline could increase up to 26 cents per gallon than gasoline, and NERA projected a possible 30 percent reduction to the fuel supply and national economic harm from fuel shortages and rationing.

Greco explained that pushing more E15 and E85 fuels into the marketplace – seen by some as a way for the fuel supply to absorb more ethanol – won’t work because of “continued consumer disinterest” in those fuels.

- See more at: http://www.energytomorrow.org/blog/2015/10/28/epa-poised-to-push-co...

We need some pushback against these folks..  

Why does OIL get all the taxbreaks that they get?  Why don't we go after some of these on the next budget deal..???