Vipal Monga, Wall Street Journal, points out that less gasoline demand means less ethanol and less carbon dioxide…
”Carbon dioxide is a byproduct of ethanol, which by federal mandate is mixed into gasoline to help it burn more cleanly. But fewer people are driving because of the Covid-19 lockdowns, and demand for gasoline has plunged, prompting ethanol plants to shut down. That has put pressure on the source for roughly 40% of all industrial carbon dioxide produced nationwide—a key ingredient for soft drinks and beers.”
”It’s a big concern,” said Vinnie Cilurzo, owner of Santa Rosa, Calif.-based Russian River Brewing Co., which employs more than 200 people at his brewery and restaurants. He has been paying 25% more for his carbon dioxide since last month, but so far, has been absorbing the higher cost.”
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