EPA raises biodiesel requirement

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Monday, September 17, 2012

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Friday set an increase in the biodiesel required under the Renewable Fuels Standard from 1 billion gallons in 2012 to 1.28 billion gallons next year. Bio-based diesel products are derived from a variety of sources that includes grains, vegetable oils and wastes oils. “This action, which meets goals designated by Congress, is another step that strengthens America’s energy security by reducing dependence on foreign oil,” said ...

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