Journal Article

U.S. gasoline imports rise following temporary easing of fuel standards


Abstract: EPA fuel standards were temporarily waived following major Gulf Coast hurricanes in 2005 and 2008, including Katrina. The results suggest that more uniform environmental standards could help foreign refiners meet extraordinary U.S. gasoline demand.

Keywords: EPA; fuel standards; imports; gasoline;

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Provider: Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas

Part of Series: Economic Letter

Publication Date: 2014-08

Volume: 9

Issue: 8

Pages: 1-4