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The industry is adversely impacted by state boutique diesel fuel mandates. California was the first state in the nation to mandate a boutique diesel fuel. Although California diesel costs only 4 – 5 cents extra to refine, the fuel typically sells for a 14 cent premium compared to neighboring states. This price differential is the result of higher distribution costs and reduced competition, as only a handful of refineries produce California’s boutique diesel fuel.
In 2006, Texas implemented a low-emission boutique diesel fuel. ATA has aggressively pursued federal limits to the boutique diesel fuel problem and succeeded in persuading Congress to cap the number boutique fuels that EPA may approve.
See also discussion of biodiesel, link to the right.
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