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Gas companies may be required to add ethanol

September 6, 2005
By: Lacey Hanson
State Capital Bureau

Rising gas prices have Missouri residents concerned, but adding ethanol to gasoline may provide a solution. Lacey Hanson has more from Jefferson City.

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Governor Matt Blunt asked the U.S. Attorney General to investigate the wholesale oil industry in regards to increased fuel prices. Governor Blunt said gasoline with ethanol is a cheaper alternative for consumers.

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"The situtation today makes the case that ethanol is cost effective and that the E-10 requirement that I intend to push next session of the Missouri General Assembly is a good way to reduce our dependancy on foreign oil and just reduce our dependancy on oil."

The E-10 requirement would mean gasoline companies would have to add 10% ethanol to fuel. Governor Blunt said ethanol would be less harmful to the environment, reduce gas prices and benefit Missouri farmers. From the state capital, I'm Lacey Hanson.