In Washington, in response to requests from the Governors of Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wisconsin, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is taking action to address the States’ concerns about E10 fuel standards by issuing an emergency fuel waiver.
Specifically, the agency has waived provisions that would have otherwise made E10 gasoline sold in those states meet a more stringent standard than conventional gasoline in other parts of the country. EPA’s action for these states means E15 and E10 are sold across the region on equal footing, helping ensure adequate gasoline supplies to consumers across the country. The agency expects retail stations in those States to pass cost savings to consumers at the pump because of these waivers.
As part of this action, the EPA is also allowing the sale of E15 gasoline — gasoline blended with 15% ethanol — nationwide during the summer driving season. This is consistent with President Trump’s Executive Order Declaring a National Energy Emergency.
Tags: E15, EPA, Washington
Category: Policy
