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Ethanol in gasoline: Could it lower prices at the pump?

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NPR's Ayesha Rascoe discusses a bill that could allow 15% ethanol blends in gasoline year-round with Bloomberg reporter Elizabeth Elkin, exploring its potential impact on pump prices.

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Would adding more ethanol to gasoline lower prices at the pump? NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to Bloomberg reporter Elizabeth Elkin about a bill that would allow 15% ethanol blends year-round.

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