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Bipartisan Bill and EPA Waiver Enable Nationwide E15 Sales Starting This Summer

Apr 19, 2024, 03:28 PM

Recent bipartisan efforts have led to the introduction of legislation aimed at enabling the year-round sale of E15, a higher-ethanol blend of gasoline. Spearheaded by Congressman Zach Nunn and supported by various lawmakers, the Year-Round E15 Act targets an implementation starting this summer across eight Midwestern states. This initiative aligns with the Biden administration's recent approval of a summer waiver for E15 sales by the EPA, responding to longstanding requests from legislators and industry advocates. The nationwide move is anticipated to lower gasoline prices, support local agriculture, and enhance energy independence. Lawmakers have emphasized the economic and environmental benefits of E15, citing its role in providing cheaper, cleaner fuel options, though the EPA's waiver is noted as a temporary solution.