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To: Libloather

$0.25 “cheaper” per gallon because the ethanol that goes into that gallon is massively subsidized at every level from seed to tank and probably cost us over $1.00 per gallon, but taken from us at places other than the pump.

But I guess that information that makes a real news story isn’t important.


4 posted on 06/25/2026 4:46:46 AM PDT by Merrick (It's a gar - that runs on gas, man!)
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To: Merrick

Massive grift for big ag companies. Probably also an attempt to drive down gas prices at the pump (through subsidies as you point out).

Before ethanol a car could sit for years and still run on the old gas, albeit badly. But one filled with an ethanol blend will need a new tank, sender and pump because it will be full of water.

With an ethanol blend, plastic tanks are needed.


21 posted on 06/25/2026 5:07:40 AM PDT by hopespringseternal
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To: Merrick

And reduces mpg. The savings is more apparent than real.


35 posted on 06/25/2026 5:17:53 AM PDT by arthurus (l| covfeve |l +||)
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To: Merrick

Facts are very troublesome things.

This is nothing but pandering by Trump. Politics as usual. Is it any wonder so many people hate both parties?


85 posted on 06/25/2026 9:10:57 AM PDT by Sequoyah101 (Opinions and belly buttons, everybody has one and they get to show them if they want to.)
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