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Leftover Vegetable Oil Powers Cars

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Get ready for another round of gas price hikes because of Tropical Storm Rita.That’s according to the Wisconsin Petroleum Council, Erin Roth.He says “Rita” could be as devastating to his industry as Katrina.Now those who decided many years ago to power their vehicles with used restaurant oil are feeling very glad they did.Mary Jo Wagner has more…

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