Brazil Ethanol Lobbies DC With Gas Discount

Cindy Zimmerman

The Brazilian Sugarcane Industry Association (UNICA) is discounting gasoline by 54 cents per gallon on the Tuesday before Memorial Day at two Capitol Hill gas stations to draw attention to a 54 cents per gallon tariff on imported ethanol. “The one-day discount will provide Washington area residents with a preview of how Americans across the country could save money at …

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Brazil Ethanol Gas Discount Promo Canceled

Cindy Zimmerman

The Brazilian ethanol industry’s planned promotional event in Washington D.C. has been abruptly canceled, according to a news release. One week after approving the event and less than 24 hours after allowing promotional banners to be hung on its property, Capitol Petroleum Group canceled plans by the Brazilian Sugarcane Industry Association (UNICA) to offer Washington-area residents a discount of 54 …

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