Phasing out MTBE would not solve the problem of leaking tanks. There is no justification for attributing the issue of leakage solely to MTBE, while ignoring other petrol components. Besides, phasing out MTBE by 2003, the state actually uses more MTBE now than when it decided on the ban. This is because MTBE is a compound with a lot of technical advantages, that help produce quality, clean-burning gasoline which leads to improved air quality.

MTBE是种汽油添加剂吧？
逐步禁用MTBE并不会解决油箱泄漏的问题。将泄漏问题全部归罪于MTBE，同时却忽略汽油中的其它成分是不公平的。再者，自从2003年决定逐步禁用MTBE以来，州内MTBE的使用量事实上比决定禁用时更高。这是因为MTBE是一种具有许多技术优势的复合物，它可以帮助生产高质量，低燃烧污染的汽油，从而改善空气质量。