The RFA is kicking off an educational effort to help California’s fuel blenders, retailers and others in the supply chain prepare for the eventual arrival of the lower-cost E15 gasoline blend in the Golden State.
Growth Energy is again calling on Congress to pass a bill that would allow for the year-round sale of E15. The call is in response to the USDA’s latest WASDE report, which showed that the 2025-‘26 corn crop would set a new record.
Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, on July 31 introduced the Ethanol for America Act, a bill that aims to make it easier for Americans to fuel their vehicles with E15. Companion legislation was introduced the following day by Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Neb.
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced that the Iowa Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program Board recently approved an additional 24 applications from Iowa fuel retailers to support new and expanded biofuel infrastructure projects.
The California Senate Committee on Transportation on July 2 voted unanimously to advance a bill that aims to immediately authorize the use of E15 within California until state agencies complete the required evaluation process for the fuel blend.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on June 27 signed a 2025-2026 budget bill that allocates funding to support efforts by state agencies to evaluate, develop and implement regulatory changes needed to allow the use of E15 in California.
As tensions in the Middle East create uncertainty and volatility in global fuel markets, the RFA is urging President Trump to move quickly to eliminate burdensome regulatory roadblocks that are preventing broader use of E15.
Growth Energy announced that Americans could potentially save more than $10.1 billion in fuel costs this summer thanks to an emergency summer E15 waiver issued earlier this year by the U.S. EPA.
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced that the Iowa Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program Board recently approved an additional 90 applications from Iowa fuel retailers to support new and expanded ethanol infrastructure projects.
The California Assembly on June 4 voted 77 to zero in favor of a bill that aims to immediately authorize the use of E15 within California until state agencies complete the required evaluation process for the fuel blend and issue a decision.
American drivers could collectively save more than $110 million this Memorial Day weekend if they filled up with E15—a more affordable fuel option made with 15% ethanol—instead of ordinary fuel, according to Growth Energy.
U.S. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin on May 14 confirmed the agency will “over the next few months” be completing a rulemaking process to set new Renewable Fuel Standard renewable volume obligations (RVOs).
E15 presents a huge opportunity to boost the rural economy and lower prices at the pump. Growth Energy with champions in Congress to provide a legislative solution to year-round sales.
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced on April 30 that the Iowa Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program board has approved an additional 95 applications to support new and expanded ethanol infrastructure projects.
On April 15, Iowa’s cost-share Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program awarded almost $1 million in grants to add E15 to 94 Iowa retail fuel sites throughout the state, according to the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association.
The U.S. EPA on April 28 announced it will issue emergency fuel waivers for both E10 and E15. The emergency actions aim to provide consumers with relief at the pump by increasing the fuel supply and reducing costs.
A bill currently pending in the California legislature would authorize the use of E15 within the state until state agencies complete the required evaluation process for the fuel blend and issue a decision.
The Renewable Fuels Association on April 23 thanked 25 members of the House of Representatives who sent a bipartisan letter to President Trump urging his administration to allow unimpeded sales of lower-cost E15 through the summer months.
A group of seven Midwest governors on April 16 sent a letter to U.S. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin calling on the agency to issue an emergency waiver to ensure regulatory consistency for fuel suppliers heading into the summer driving season.
Unleaded 88’s average discount to 87 octane fuel in 2024 yielded $24.26 million in savings at the pump for Minnesota drivers, according to MN Biofuels. The average price of the fuel blend was 17 cents per gallon lower than 87 octane last year.
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced on April 16 that he has authored two letters that were delivered to the Trump Administration and Congressional leadership in support of nationwide access to E15 (Unleaded 88).
Growth Energy on April 14 celebrated new annual data from the California Air Resources Board that showed strong, sustained statewide demand for E85 in 2024. Approximately 114.7 million gallons of E85 was sold in the state last year.
Geoff Cooper, president and CEO of the Renewable Fuel Association, discusses regulatory actions needed to unleash E15.
Sens. John Thune, R-S.D., and Dick Durbin, D-Ill., on April 3 led a bipartisan group of colleagues in asking President Donald Trump to exercise emergency waiver authority to permit the continued nationwide availability of E15 this summer.
Iowa’s Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program on March 25 awarded nearly $3 million in grants to support the addition of E15 at 111 retail sites. The program also awarded grants to support two biodiesel infrastructure projects.
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins on March 31 visited Elite Octane LLC, a 155 MMgy ethanol plant in Atlantic, Iowa, to announce the USDA will release $537 million in obligated funding under the Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program.
The South Dakota Corn Utilization Council and Kwik Star have announced a partnership to promote the use of ethanol-blended fuel across eastern South Dakota. The promotion encourages drivers to save at the pump with E15.
On March 11, U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, joined U.S. Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Neb., at a press conference urging Congress to fulfill President Trump’s pledge to allow the sale of year-round E15.
A group of 16 state attorneys general (AGs), let by Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird, on March 6 sent a letter to Congressional leadership asking lawmakers to pass the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025.
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig in February named the recipients of the 2025 Renewable Fuels Marketing Awards. Al’s Corner Oil was recognized for ethanol marketing and Pro Cooperative was recognized for biodiesel marketing.
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