By Jamie Martin
A group of U.S. senators, led by John Thune and Dick Durbin, sent a letter to the Government asking for the year-round sale of E15 fuel through the summer of 2025. Senator John Hoeven, Chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee, joined the bipartisan effort.
E15 is a fuel blend made of 15% ethanol and 85% gasoline. It supports American corn farmers and provides a renewable energy source. Senators believe that extending its availability throughout summer will enhance energy stability and lower costs for consumers.
The letter stated - “To meet our nation’s energy needs and decrease the cost of fuel, we must deploy an all-of-the-above energy strategy, which includes leveraging domestic biofuels. As affirmed by the actions you took to first allow year-round E15 in 2019, and those approved for the summers afterward, the sale of higher blends of biofuels like E15 through the summer months supports the domestic fuel supply, reduces consumer costs, and promotes American biofuels and agriculture feedstock.”
The senators explained that continued availability of E15 will help strengthen energy independence while also helping farmers and rural communities by increasing demand for biofuel crops like corn.
This request reflects broad support, with signatories from both political parties, including Senators Amy Klobuchar, Chuck Grassley, Deb Fischer, Tammy Duckworth, and Pete Ricketts.
They emphasize that action must be taken before the summer driving season to ensure a smooth transition and lasting benefits for the U.S. fuel market, agriculture, and consumers.
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