What are the pros and cons of E15 gas? Here's what you need to know about Biden's order
President Joe Biden has announced that his administration will lift the summer ban on
E15 gasoline to lower high gas prices.
Will it save drivers a significant - or even noticeable - amount of money at the gas station? Experts say it depends on a number of factors, including when your car was manufactured, how fuel-efficient it is and even your driving behavior.
But
more ethanol in gasoline tanks this summer could mean more smog, which is a health hazard, especially for people with respiratory problems.
E15 is a mixture of regular gasoline and a small amount of ethanol, a plant-based fuel typically made from corn in the
U.S. The
"15" in the name means that it includes
15% ethanol.
Even regular gasoline usually contains up to
10% of the ethanol blend, so
E15 is just more biofuel in gasoline.
