Do different state and local clean fuel requirements cause gas supply problems?
A. Unchecked, a patchwork quilt of differing fuel programs has the potential to cause price or supply difficulties. This is why states considering such controls typically conduct a public advisory process to consult with stakeholders, including refiners and fuel suppliers who serve the affected region, and other members of the public. Refiners typically have worked with the states to design fuel controls that met the region’s air quality needs at the least possible cost. The state and local fuel programs, therefore, are typically a joint effort between the refiners and suppliers, and the public and the state environmental agencies. Fuel supply and cost are important considerations when designing the program.
