Come early, come often
Groups opposed to blending more ethanol into gasoline used a spike in blending credits to make their case to the White House earlier than farm interests, who lobbied en masse after a leaked proposal showed policymakers were planning cuts.
WHITE HOUSE MEETINGS ON FEDERAL RULES OVER ETHANOL IN FUEL
Each circle represents lobbyists meeting with policymakers. Click for record.
REFINERS SHOW COMPLIANCE BY COLLECTING RINS, CREDITS FOR EACH GALLON OF ETHANOL BLENDED WITH GASOLINE
Price per ethanol RIN in dollars
Note: Numbers reflect only meetings held at the White House Office of Management and Budget;
Sources: Reuters analysis of Office of Management and Budget meeting records; Argus Media (2013 RIN prices)
Sources: Reuters analysis of Office of Management and Budget meeting records; Argus Media (2013 RIN prices)