The oil and gas extracted in Utah produces as much as 225,000 barrels a day, outpacing local consumption.

While some may complain about the five refineries located along the Wasatch Front, all have made substantial financial investments to produce what is called Tier 3 fuel, reducing sulfur content and facilitating cleaner air.

Tier 3 gas can reduce harmful emissions by up to 80% in newer vehicles and by up to 12% in older cars.

Sulfur content went from 300 parts per million to an average of 30 with an 80 parts per million cap under Tier 2 standards. Tier 3 drops that even lower to 10 parts per million.

This will make a significant dent in harmful emissions along the Wasatch Front, since the leading cause of pollution comes from tailpipes.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, wh

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