Which of the following “facts” presented to you by supporters of biofuel mandates are true?
A. Iowa trails 31 other states with ethanol-blended products representing less than 75% of the state’s total fuel consumption.
B. 66% of Iowans support a biodiesel mandate.
C. Iowans for Consumer Fuel Choice is “big oil.”
D. None of the above.
The answer is D.
— The latest Department of Revenue fuel usage figures indicate that E10 and E85 ethanol products represent 82.3 percent (1.269 billion gallons) of the state’s total fuel volume. Is there a more reliable source for this data? No.
— The Iowa Biodiesel Board survey asked if respondents support "...legislation that would require oil companies to blend 5% biodiesel into diesel fuel sold in Iowa." The question failed to inform that biodiesel would be the only fuel option available. Even more deceiving, their propaganda never mentions that only 16% of the 500 people contacted currently, or ever, owned a diesel vehicle.
— ICFC is a coalition of public, private, business and labor organizations. We support renewable fuels, but stand opposed to product mandates that manipulate our free market system and drive up fuel costs in our state. Our mission is to protect the rights and interests of all Iowans by serving as the voice of reason for a responsible and fair marketplace.
ICFC supports renewable fuels, but stand opposed to product mandates that manipulate our free market system and drive up fuel costs in our state. Our mission is to protect the rights and interests of all Iowans by serving as the voice of reason for a responsible and fair marketplace.
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