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Automakers Calling for Cleaner Gasoline

Domestic Automakers have asked the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to help force oil companies to reduce the amount of sulfur in gasoline. Cutting down on sulfur content would reduce damage to engine components and help to reduce emissions.

Automakers want the amount of sulfur allowed in gasoline to be lowered to 80 parts per million, which is close to the requirements currently in place for gasoline sold in California.

Any change in the requirements nationwide would likely take effect in 2004 as part of the Clean Air Act. Oil industry representatives are already warning that the cleaner gasoline will result in higher costs for consumers. USA Today, March 18, 1998

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