Cheaper gas alternative coming to California — sort of
California lawmakers have approved a bill to lift restrictions on E85 conversion kits, allowing cars to run on a cheaper ethanol-gas blend. The bill, known as 'The Access to Affordable Gas Act,' aims to provide families with more affordable fuel options amid high gas prices. While E85 may offer savings, it also has drawbacks, including lower fuel efficiency and limited availability at gas stations.
- ▪California has the highest gas prices in the country, prompting legislative action.
- ▪Assembly Bill 2046 will lift restrictions on E85 conversion kit manufacturers, allowing for more affordable fuel options.
- ▪E85 fuel is typically $2 cheaper per gallon than regular gasoline, but it provides 20%-30% fewer miles per gallon.
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Metro Cheaper gas alternative coming to California — sort of By Benjamin Brown Published May 26, 2026, 4:46 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google In response to California having the highest gas prices in the country, state lawmakers have approved a bill that would lift regulations around E85 converter kits, devices allowing cars to run on a cheaper ethanol-gas blend. Assemblymember Rhodesia Ransom, who authored Assembly Bill 2046, dubbed “The Access to Affordable Gas Act,” would lift the current restriction on the conversion kits and provide “families greater flexibility and more affordable choices at the pump.” 4 Assembly Bill 2046 would lift the restrictions on E85 conversion kit manufacturers.
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