March 31st, 2026
The U.S. EPA on March 27 finalized the 2026 and 2027 RFS RVOs at levels higher than originally proposed. The increase is attributed to the decision delay implementation of provisions penalizing imported fuels and feedstocks until 2028 or later.
The U.S. EPA on March 25 issued a temporary fuel waiver to allow nationwide sales of E15 to continue through the summer driving season. The agency issued similar waivers in 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025.
Gevo Inc. on March 30 announced that it is developing plans for a potential expansion at the site of its facility in Richardton, North Dakota, by adding a second ethanol production facility with targeted production capacity of up to 75 MMgy.
Rex American Resources Corp. on March 26 confirmed the expansion project at its One Earth Energy facility in Illinois is nearing completion. The company also reported record-high ethanol sales volumes for fiscal year 2025.
The U.S. EPA on March 27 announced the RFS cellulosic waiver credit (CWC) price for 2025 has been set at $1.91, up from $1.61 for 2024. The CWCs are being made available due to the agency’s decision to reduce the 2025 cellulosic RVO.
Amid higher prices at the pump and volatile world energy markets, an overwhelming majority of registered voters support expansion of the lower-cost E15 fuel blend and legislation to make the fuel permanently available year-round and nationwide.
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U.S. fuel ethanol production expanded by more than 2% the week ending March 20, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on March 25. Stocks of fuel ethanol were up 3% and exports were down 32%.
The RFA, Growth Energy, Clean Fuels Alliance America and the SAF Coalition on March 25 joined more 20 state and national ag groups in urging the Trump Administration to make the upcoming 45Z regulations workable for farmers.
The U.S. government is advocating against the adoption of the UN International Maritime Organization’s proposed Net Zero Framework, stating it “would have dire economic consequences for the shipping industry, energy producers, and global consumers.”
Corn use for fuel ethanol production in January 2026 was down when compared to both the previous month and January 2025, according to the USDA’s latest Grain Crushings and Co-Products Production report.
Growth Energy welcomed a contingent of farmers and biofuel producers to Washington, D.C. to attend the White House’s National Ag Week celebration on March 27.
The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore on March 25 announced it will delay implementation of the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) levy due to “the impact of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East on airlines and passengers.”
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