To contain rising prices, America eases environmental restrictions on fuel sales
The US government announced the easing of environmental restrictions on Fuel at stations in an effort to contain Prices rise caused by War in the Middle East.
During a symposium in Houston, Texas, on Wednesday, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin announced an easing of restrictions imposed on the sale of type fuels. "E15" It consists of 85% oil and 15% ethanol.
Sales of this type of fuel are usually restricted in the summer for health reasons due to its significant impact on ozone and air pollution.
Zeldin, who is close to President Donald Trump, said: "Based on the information we receive, we expect possible disruption to fuel supplies in the United States"
A temporary exemption was announced for emergency reasons, without which nearly half of the country would not be able to use this type of fuel in the summer, according to the statement issued by the agency.
This is not the first time that the agency has announced this type of measure.
Containing the rise in fuel prices
The US government took several measures to contain the rise in fuel prices due to the war in the Middle East.
The agency froze sanctions on Russian and Iranian oil, As well as a law on maritime transport in the United States.
It began putting part of its strategic reserves on the markets, in the context of coordinated measures with other countries.
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