A state law that took effect in January requires gas stations to sell a 10 percent ethanol blend whenever it is not more expensive than traditional gasoline.
The ethanol mandate was one of the priorities that Republican Matt Blunt announced when he campaigned for governor four years ago.
But it has come under criticism from people who believe the increased supply of corn-based fuel is partly to blame for rising food and livestock feed prices.
Tuesday, July 01, 2008
Steelman to call for repeal of ethanol mandate
State Treasurer Sarah Steelman will call for a repeal of Missouri's ethanol mandate during campaign stops today in Joplin, Springfield, and St. Louis:
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