EPA Issues Emergency Fuel Waiver for 4 States

Gas prices have been rising in the Midwest since a refinery shut down.
EPA Issues Emergency Fuel Waiver for 4 States
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Zachary Stieber
Zachary Stieber
Senior Reporter
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued an emergency fuel waiver for four states following the closure of an oil refinery.

EPA officials issue fuel waivers to help deal with fuel supply problems caused by weather events or other issues. The waivers temporarily ease certain federal requirements for fuel.

Zachary Stieber
Zachary Stieber
Senior Reporter
Zachary Stieber is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times based in Maryland. He covers U.S. and world news. Contact Zachary at [email protected]
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