Walberg Supports Bill to Simplify Nation's Gasoline Supply

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U.S. Congressman Tim Walberg (R-MI) today announced he is co-sponsoring the Boutique Fuel Reduction Act (H.R. 2493), which will simplify our nation's gasoline supply and limit the number of costly, regional "boutique fuels." Summer blends are currently being instituted nationwide and are causing rising seasonal prices on top of the already high prices for crude oil. Limiting the number of boutique fuels will reduce price spikes.

The current gasoline supply stock used by U.S. motorists includes "boutique," or specially formulated fuels, which are required by law in different regions and different seasons. When supplies are limited, prices tend to rise quickly, substantially and sometimes with very little prior notice. H.R. 2493 would reduce the number of "boutique fuels" which would benefit consumers by preventing specialty blends from driving up gasoline prices and allow different regions to access a national fuel supply.

"We need to do all we can to bring down the price at the pump, and this bill is a component which will bring gasoline to the market quicker, at a lower cost and with less confusion," Walberg said. "Along with limiting fuel blends, Congress needs to allow more environmentally sound exploration of oil and natural gas in Alaska, the Outer-Continental Shelf and the Gulf of Mexico and streamline the process to build new refineries."

Congressman Walberg strongly supports the No More Excuses Energy Act, H.R. 3089, a bill crucial to lowering our electric bills and the price at the pump. It would encourage the construction of new refineries, boost alternative energy development by extending the Wind Production Tax Credit for 10 years, increase American oil production by allowing environmentally sound drilling in Alaska, the Outer-Continental Shelf and the Gulf of Mexico and help increase our supply of electricity by encouraging the construction of new nuclear power plants.

Congressman Walberg has also co-sponsored legislation to provide incentives for solar, wind, cellulosic ethanol, bio-diesel and energy conservation. He also supports an increase in domestic energy production through carbon-free nuclear power and clean-coal technology. He has co-sponsored legislation that would encourage conservation with incentives for green buildings and legislation that would spark a revolution in clean hydrogen technology.

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