Researchers warn US must rethink costly and ineffective biofuels policy

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Costs to taxpayer of biofuel subsidies equivalent to $82 a barrel on top of retail prices

The US needs to rethink its biofuel policy in the light of new evidence suggesting that current incentive schemes are hitting taxpayers' pockets hard while delivering minimal environmental benefits...

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