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What are the costs of homegrown fuels besides investment returns on domestic small companies?

Reality: The "fully burdened cost of oil” at its most conservative estimate is $400 per gallon vs $150 for algae and that includes R&D costs per scalability.

http://freebeacon.com/national-security/report-pentagon-paid-150-per-gallon-for-green-jet-fuel/

Report: Pentagon Paid $150 Per Gallon for Green Jet Fuel

GAO report notes exorbitant prices act as de facto subsidy for biofuel firms