The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation this week to permanently authorize the year-round sale of gasoline blended with 15 percent ethanol (E15), marking a significant milestone for the biofuels industry. The bill, which aims to provide regulatory certainty for retailers and farmers, now heads to the Senate, where its legislative path remains highly uncertain…
The Price-to-Performance Paradox Drivers across the United States are increasingly encountering E15—a fuel blend containing 15% ethanol and 85% gasoline—at local service stations as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) continues to expand its availability. While E15 typically carries a lower price tag per gallon compared to standard E10, energy experts and automotive engineers warn that…
The U.S. House of Representatives voted 218–203 on May 13 to pass H.R. 1346, the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act, a move that would permanently authorize the nationwide, year-round sale of E15 gasoline. The legislation aims to remove long-standing seasonal restrictions on the fuel blend, which contains 15 percent ethanol, effectively allowing retailers…
