 While the Trump administration is moving to allow year-round sales of gasoline with higher blends of ethanol, a boon for Iowa and other farm states that have pushed for greater sales of the corn-based fuel. President Donald Trump announced he is lifting the federal ban on summer sales of high ethanol blends during a trip to Iowa today. The change would allow year-round sales of gasoline blends with up to 15% ethanol. Gasoline typically contains 10% ethanol. The EPA currently bans the high ethanol blend called E15 during the summer because of concerns that it contributes to smog on hot days. A claim ethanol industry advocates say is unfounded. If you enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland PBS.