Trump’s plan to boost ethanol could quickly get sidelined

Published August 14, 2018 4:00am ET



President Trump’s plan to boost the amount of ethanol in the nation’s gasoline supply is quickly passing its window of opportunity to be of any benefit to farmers or consumers this year.

On top of that, a senior Senate aide close to the pro-ethanol camp led by Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, said “there is debate” over whether it will take legislation to enact the changes Trump seeks.

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