Trump Administration Approves Higher Ethanol Fuel: What to Know About E15 Gas Before Your Next Fill-Up

Trump Administration Approves Higher Ethanol Fuel: What to Know About E15 Gas Before Your Next Fill-Up

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved a temporary nationwide waiver allowing the sale of E15 fuel, a gasoline blend containing 15% ethanol, in an effort to ease rising fuel prices at the pump. The move lifts the usual seasonal restrictions that limit E15 availability and is set to run from 1 May to 20 May, with officials indicating the period could be extended if supply pressures continue. The decision comes amid continued vo…

US expands E15 access as fuel prices rise, push grows for year-round policy

The debate over wider use of E15 fuel in the United States has intensified as rising global fuel prices put pressure on consumers and policymakers, CZapp reported. The Environmental Protection Agency has once again allowed the sale of E15 fuel during the summer months, temporarily lifting seasonal restrictions. The move, effective for 20 days from May 1 and extendable if needed, is aimed at easing fuel costs amid global energy market volatility.…

Beyond the Waiver: Corn Farmers Continue Push for Permanent E15 Legislation

Ferdinand, IN farmer JR Roesner (third from left in front row) spoke with HAT from the South Lawn of the White House. Photo credit: National Corn Growers Association Facebook Another year and another waiver by the Environmental Protection Agency for E15, gasoline blended with 15 percent ethanol. E15 sales are restricted in many parts of the country during summer months due to concerns about smog-forming emissions, though those concerns are large…

What is the next step for year-round E15 legislation? | Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network

Last week the EPA issued a waiver to allow for summertime E15 sales across the country in 2026. However, permanent legislation for E15 sales year-round is still a priority for many Midwest politicians hoping to provide certainty for farmers and retailers. United States Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) recently suggested that E15 legislation should be attached to the bill to fund military spending for the war in Iran and he offered his reasons why. h

RFA optimistic historic RVOs mean E15 isn’t far behind

The president and CEO of the Renewable Fuels Association says he’s disappointed there’s still no permanent solution for nationwide, year-round E15. Geoff Cooper says despite multiple missed deadlines for a legislative solution, he’s still optimistic. “We were hoping we would see that before everybody left town for Easter break. That didn’t happen.”  He says, “Of […] The post RFA optimistic historic RVOs mean E15 isn’t far behind appeared first o…