The Biden Administration has issued an emergency waiver for summer sales of E15 products — gasoline blended with 10.5% to 15% ethanol — during the summer, through the use of an emergency waiver. This move, whichthe EPA granted last summer, would help prevent potential fuel shortages and save Kansas 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. Kelly says the move would increase the fuel supply and and support Kansas Ag producers.
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. E-10 remains the limit for passenger vehicles older than model year 2001 and for other non-road, small engines and vehicles that use gasoline– such as lawn mowers, motorcycles and boats.
Kansas Corn Growers Association and the National Corn Growers Association, continue to work with allies, including the petroleum industry, on Federal legislation that would provide permanent, year-round access to E15.
