Minnesota drivers saved $24.7M in 2024 thanks to E15

In Minnesota, Minnesota drivers saved $24.7 million in 2024 alone by choosing E15, a lower-cost fuel option often marketed as Unleaded 88 that has consistently been priced below traditional gasoline blends, according to a new study released today by the Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Bio-Fuels).

The study, Cumulative Effects of E15 Sales to Minnesota Consumers, analyzes more than a decade of fuel price and consumption data and finds that E15 has delivered $79.5 million in total savings to Minnesota consumers since 2013, while also generating significant economic benefits statewide.

The analysis shows that consumer adoption of E15 has steadily increased over time, growing from virtually zero in 2013 to nearly six percent of all gasoline sales in Minnesota in 2024. As E15’s market share has expanded, it has primarily displaced higher-cost E10 fuel, delivering ongoing savings without reducing fuel economy.

Beyond savings at the pump, the study finds that E15’s economic impact extends across Minnesota’s economy, driven by ethanol production, retail fuel sales, supply-chain activity, and increased household spending supported by consumer fuel savings.

The study also notes that access to E15 remains limited during the summer months due to federal restrictions, despite strong consumer demand and demonstrated savings. As Congress continues to consider allowing the nationwide, year-round sale of E15, researchers conclude that expanded access could allow consumers to continue benefiting from lower fuel prices during peak driving season.

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Category: Fuels