State drive to 20% ethanol may stall

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Posted: 02/07/2009 12:01:00 AM CST

UL says gas pumps only certified for 10% blend

Gov. Tim Pawlenty's dream of raising Minnesota's ethanol mandate to 20 percent from 10 percent has hit an unexpected pothole.

Turns out, most gas pumps in Minnesota aren't certified to handle more than a 10 percent ethanol blend. Without that certification, it's virtually impossible for the state to increase Minnesota's ethanol mandate, which became law in 2005.

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