The House and Senate introduced legislation that would support the ethanol industry by ensuring year-round availability of ethanol blends higher than E10.
Corn and biofuel groups are fighting recent announcements by federal courts that would alter demand for ethanol in the future.
In addition to the EPA’s waivers, the American ethanol industry is also ready to help with the current fuel shortage due to the cybersecurity attack.
NCGA calls for EPA to eliminate the barrier that currently requires retailers in many areas of the country to stop selling E15 during the summer months.
EPA proposed regulatory changes to allow gasoline blended with up to 15 percent ethanol (E15) to take advantage of the 1-psi Reid Vapor Pressure waiver.
The seasonal limitations on the sale of E15 fuel (the blend of 15 percent ethanol and 85 percent gasoline) are about to end, and the corn industry is thrilled. Beginning Sunday, Sept. 16, E15 will again be available for model year 2001 and newer cars, light-duty trucks, SUVs, and all flex-fuel vehicles. “E15 typically costs 3 […]
The National Corn Growers Association said President Trump’s decision to allow E15 year round is a step in the right direction, but there are a few kinks to work out yet. During the meeting Tuesday, attendees agreed to allow year-round sales of E15, to abandon plans to pursue a price cap on renewable identification numbers […]
Consumer choice at the pump takes a step backward today as the EPA restriction on summertime E15 ethanol sales goes into effect. The regulatory barrier limits the ability of fuel retailers to offer 15 percent ethanol blends in most of the country from June 1 to September 15. “This regulation handcuffs fuel retailers who want […]