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The Missouri Legislature is in the process of debating Senate Bill 759, which would require all diesel fuel sold in Missouri to contain a blend of at least 5% biodiesel so long as the cost is equal to or less than, normal diesel fuel.
With fuel prices at record highs, why wouldn’t we want to use more renewable fuels?
The United States imports 60% of its oil. The majority of this oil comes from unstable and hostile parts of the world.
A 5% biodiesel standard would add an additional 60 million gallons of fuel to the market. This added supply should lower prices, and lessen our dependence on foreign oil.
I urge you to contact your legislative officials to voice your support for a statewide biodiesel standard.
Ron Gibson, Norborne