California clears sales of higher-ethanol fuel to lower gasoline costs — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/california-clears-sales-of-higher-ethanol-fuel-to-lower-gasoline-costsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. California Legalizes E15 Fuel to Combat High Gasoline Priceshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/california-clears-sales-of-higher-ethanol-fuel-to-lower-gasoline-costshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/california-clears-sales-of-higher-ethanol-fuel-to-lower-gasoline-costs#u82971Thu, 24 Sep 2026 21:45:08 +0000Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill legalizing the sale of E15, a higher-ethanol fuel, to reduce gasoline costs for Californians as pump prices approach record highs. Newsom attributed the current price crisis to global oil market disruptions caused by Donald Trump's war with Iran. The move expands fuel options available to drivers in an effort to provide immediate financial relief. While California has now cleared these sales, other lawmakers continue to debate the implementation of year-round E15 sales on a broader scale.Why it mattersE15 is a fuel blend containing 15 percent ethanol, w