US EPA issues emergency waiver to Midwest states for gas shortages, temporarily suspending anti-smog rules.

The US EPA has issued an emergency waiver to four Midwest states (Michigan, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Illinois) to help alleviate gas shortages due to the shutdown of a refinery in Joliet, Illinois. The waiver temporarily suspends federal anti-smog rules, allowing the sale of more volatile fuel, which should expand the pool of gasoline available and lower prices. The waiver is in response to requests from the four states' governors and is valid through August 20.

August 01, 2024
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