Today, Governor Laura Kelly sent a letter to Environmental Protection Agency Administrator, Michael Regan requesting the Agency allow the sale of E15 products– gasoline blended with 10.5% to 15% ethanol. During the Summer through the use of an emergency waiver. This move, which the EPA granted last Summer, would help prevent potential fuel shortages and save Kansans money at the gas pump. Allowing the sale of this product during the Summer driving season would also support the Kansas AG industry, especially corn growers who contribute to ethanol production.
Last Summer the EPA ensured the continued availability of E15 and saved Americans at least $57 million in fuel costs. E15 is available in 31 states at just over 2,500 stations. E10 remains the limit for passenger vehicles older than model year 2001 and for other non-road and small engines and vehicles that use gasoline, such as lawn mowers, motorcycles and boats.
