Crazy_mom_22407 asked:


It has been noted that there have been steady increases in the US demand for crude oil over at least the last 20 years. What I have not noticed is a decrease in the demand to account for the 10% ethanol mandate, that should have caused a significant decrease in the US demand. Any thoughts?

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2 Comments so far

1. tholeeder June 23, 2009 10:52 am

   nothing on fuel but the price of corn is in the stratosphere……………….tom

2. jsmithlong June 23, 2009 12:29 pm

   This is a hogwash.
   It takes 1.25 unit of dirty energy to produce 1 unit of clean energy using ethanol.
   So demand for crude oil increases by 25%.

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