New York Upholds Summer Gas Requirements Despite EPA Waiver

New York State will keep its regular summer gasoline requirements despite a Trump administration waiver allowing more volatile fuel blends to be sold.

• The Department of Environmental Conservation has confirmed selling or supplying fuel above a maximum Reid vapor pressure of 9 psi may result in enforcement action, according to a document seen by Bloomberg
  • Dept. cites above-average fuel inventories in the region and “no near-term supply concerns” as rationale
• The EPA’s E15 waiver lets states allow a Reid vapor pressure of 10 psi after blending with 9% to 15% ethanol content beginning May 1
  • US imposes more stringent limits ...