In South Dakota, the South Dakota Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) has opened the application period for the E15 Fuel Tax Refund Program. Applications will be accepted Jan. 1–30, 2026. The program provides a refund of up to 5 cents per gallon for ethanol blended gasoline classified as E15 that was sold and dispensed in South Dakota during the previous calendar year. The refund applies to E15 gallons sold and dispensed during calendar years 2025 through 2029. Refunds are available to licensed marketers that meet alternative fuel compatibility requirements established by the South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
