US biofuel industry calls for rise in ethanol ceiling

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Having signalled his support for biofuels, Obama now faces calls to increase amount of ethanol that can be blended with conventional fuels

The Obama administration is to face an early test of its commitment to the US biofuel industry, after a coalition of corn ethanol firms led by retired general and Democratic presidential candidate Wesley...

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