US suspends anti-smog fuel rules in bid to ease pump prices

HOUSTON, March 25 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's administration announced on Wednesday it will temporarily suspend federal anti-smog regulations on seasonal ‌gasoline blends to combat higher pump prices since the start ‌of the war on Iran. The move by the Environmental Protection Agency will allow retailers to sell ​less expensive formulations of gasoline, including mixtures that include 15% ethanol – known as E15 – that are typically not permitted during warmer months.