Governor Gretchen Whitmer has secured a temporary waiver from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to increase fuel production in Michigan, following an unexpected shutdown at the ExxonMobil Joliet Refinery in Illinois.
The outage, coupled with concerns about the ongoing hurricane season, posed a risk of fuel supply disruptions. In response, Whitmer proactively requested the waiver to stabilize fuel availability and mitigate potential price hikes. The waiver, granted by the EPA, will allow increased fuel production in Michigan and three other Midwest states.
“Thanks to our partners in the Biden-Harris administration, this action will help ensure Michiganders have access to stable fuel supplies as we face severe weather risks,” said Whitmer. The governor emphasized the importance of continued monitoring and collaboration with federal agencies to protect residents and maintain stable fuel prices.
Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell
