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Article snippet: MORE may soon have to decide which group of supporters he likes more: farmers or the oil and gas industry. The escalating standoff between ethanol producers and the oil and gas industry is shaping up to be a case study in the challenges of trying to satisfy competing interests in one’s political base. And the administration’s moves during August only antagonized each side further. President Trump’s recent decision to exempt some oil refiners from adding ethanol to their fuels spurred a backlash from corn farmers, prompting the administration to attempt to placate the loyal group of supporters. “The Farmers are going to be so happy when they see what we are doing for Ethanol, not even including the E-15, year around, which is already done. It will be a giant package, get ready! At the same time I was able to save the small refineries from certain closing. Great for all!” Trump tweeted on Thursday. But as far as refineries are concerned, it’s not great for all. The oil and gas industry has been especially vocal in opposing an awaited proposal from the White House that aims to bolster ethanol producers. “You have indicated that you would like to find win-win solutions,” industry groups wrote this week in a letter to Trump, arguing that his overture to farmers is anything but advantageous to both sides. The letter was signed by The American Petroleum Institute (API), which represents oil and gas companies, and the American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM... Link to the full article to read more