Ethanol Protects Against Repeat of Devastating Effects of 1973 Oil Embargo

October 15, 2013

October 16th marks the 40th anniversary of the 1973 oil embargo. Economic times are hard enough as is today; hopefully it won’t take another energy crisis to wake Congress up to the importance of a domestically-produced, renewable fuel alternative.

Posted in Gas Prices, OPEC, Oil, Renewable Fuels, Renewable Fuel Standard

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Senate Ethanol Debate:  Peeling Away the Onion

June 17, 2011

For ethanol interests, the United States Senate was a cauldron of confusion this week. As is often the case in Washington, things are not as they appear. This week's ethanol debate had little to do with ethanol and even less to do with true energy policy. It was old fashioned political theater.

Posted in Agriculture, E15, Ethanol, Energy, Jobs, OPEC, Oil, Tariff , USDA, VEETC

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The Politic$ of Sen. Coburn’s Anti-Ethanol Efforts

June 10, 2011

In politics, it is always wise to follow the money – both good and bad. In the case of Sen. Tom Coburn’s (R-OK) efforts to kill American ethanol production, the money tells the story.

Posted in Congress, Ethanol, OPEC, Oil, VEETC

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Ethanol and the Politics of OPEC

June 08, 2011

As if more evidence was needed that America must end its coerced affair with OPEC, Javier Blas at the Financial Times reports that $100+ oil is likely the new norm. Why? Because OPEC members like Venezuela and Iran need to balance their books after years of “rampant military spending.”

Posted in Congress, Ethanol, Energy, OPEC, Oil

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