Ethanol Policy Standoff Could Cost Illinois Drivers at the Pump yet Again

Ethanol policy standoff could cost Illinois drivers at the pump yet again

For three years, routine federal waivers temporarily lifted EPA restrictions that otherwise would bar retailers from selling E15 fuel during the summer.

Yearslong ethanol policy standoff could cost Illinois drivers at the pump yet again - IPM Newsroom

Illinois Newsroom - The Trump administration soon could announce that it will temporarily lift the restrictions on E15 sales during the summer amid pressure surrounding rising costs due to the conflict in Iran. The post Yearslong ethanol policy standoff could cost Illinois drivers at the pump yet again appeared first on IPM Newsroom.

Ethanol standoff may cost drivers at the pump

Illinois seeks federal approval to use cheaper E15 gasoline this summer.

Yearslong ethanol policy standoff could cost Illinois drivers at the pump yet again

Article Summary Midwestern governors, including Illinois’ JB Pritzker, are seeking a permanent solution to being able to use the ethanol blend E15 gasoline that’s cheaper but some say more polluting at a time when gasoline prices are rising. For three years, routine federal waivers temporarily lifted EPA restrictions that would otherwise bar retailers from selling E15 fuel during the summer months. But in 2025, that relief was delayed and gasol…