[bert]

So, if all the gasoline now sold contains 10% ethanol, and it does here, is the price per gallon higher or lower because of the inclusion of subsidized ethanol?

[anglian]

1) Mandate use;
2) Subsidize;
3) Apply tariffs

[Toddsterpatriot]

So, if all the gasoline now sold contains 10% ethanol, and it does here, is the price per gallon higher or lower because of the inclusion of subsidized ethanol?

Looks like May ethanol prices are about $1.57 per gallon versus $1.49 for RBOB gas. If you add the extra expense to transport the ethanol as well as the 51 cent blenders credit on top of the lower energy per gallon of ethanol, the cash price is a little higher per gallon and even higher when measured per mile traveled. And you might as well flush the subsidy down the toilet.