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Alcohols burn more completely, thus increasing combustion efficiency.
There are many disadvantages to using alcohols, particularly methyl and ethyl alcohol. Advantages of mixing alcohol with gasoline are that alcohol tends to increase the octane rating and reduce carbon monoxide emissions. Alcohols may corrode certain materials used in engines. The Department of the Treasury recently published regulations establishing a new category of distilled spirits plants for producers of alcohol exclusively for fuel. The Energy Tax Act of 1978 charged the Department of Treasury to encourage and promote alcohol fuel production.