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US EPA's upcoming proposal on biofuel blending mandates to cover two years, sources say • Apr. 2, 2025, 5:53 AM ET (Reuters)
North American biofuels sector contracts amid trade and policy uncertainty • Mar. 21, 2025, 3:01 AM ET (Reuters)

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