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TAMPA, Fla.<\/strong> – <\/span>As gas prices remain high, Florida is taking steps to ease the pain at the pump.<\/p>

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The state is allowing the sale of E-15 fuel for 90 days starting on May 1, in an effort to bring down costs for drivers.<\/p>

The backstory:<\/p>

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E-15, also known as winter-blend fuel, is typically cheaper but could come with trade-offs for vehicles and overall air quality.<\/p>

Carolyn Lafferty, a student at the University of Tampa, says she feels the impact every time she fills up her tank.<\/p>

“It costs me $60 to $70 to fill it up, in past months it was maybe $40,” Lafferty said. “So that $20 definitely makes a difference.”<\/p>

By the numbers:<\/p>

According to AAA, gas prices are averaging around $4.04 a gallon nationwide and just over $3.96 in the Bay Area.<\/p>

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E-15 contains 15% ethanol and is often cheaper by about 5 to 10 cents per gallon because it costs less to produce than petroleum-based fuel.<\/p>

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However, AAA spokesman Mark Jenkins says it\u2019s not suitable for all vehicles.<\/p>

What they’re saying:<\/p>

“Your fuel economy on E-15 is not typically as good, and there are only certain vehicles that are designed to run on it,” Jenkins said. “So, your vehicle has to be a 2001 or newer.”<\/p>

During warmer months, E-15 can also produce more emissions, raising concerns about air quality.<\/p>

The other side:<\/p>

That\u2019s a concern for Tampa driver Jai Adams.<\/p>

“I\u2019m not really a fan of that, so that\u2019s the downside,” Adams said. “I like the environment that I live in, and I want to keep it going as long as it can go.”<\/p>

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Adams says despite those concerns, high prices still make it difficult to avoid the pump.<\/p>

“It\u2019s definitely been inconvenient, but it isn\u2019t every day,” Adams said. “You have to get gas to get to places.”\u00a0<\/p>

What’s next:<\/p>

Starting May 1, gas stations statewide in Florida can start selling the winter-blend fuel for 90 days.<\/p>

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