In Washington, U.S. ethanol exports in March rose 4% to 217.8 million gallons (mg). Canada and the European Union accounted for roughly 6 out of every 10 gallons shipped, with the remainder distributed across an additional 11 markets. Shipments to Canada increased 23% to 75.1 mg, reinforcing its position as the leading destination for denatured […]
In Washington, Growth Energy released new data showing that fuel retailers sold nearly 2.5 billion gallons of E15 in 2025, underscoring the growing demand for a lower-cost fuel option that could save drivers more than $150 million this summer alone. E15, sometimes seen as UNL 88 at the pump, is a fuel blend made with 15% American ethanol that can be used […]
In Washington, Brownfield Energy News reports U.S. ethanol production averaged 1.009 million barrels per day, the lowest level since late January, down 31,000 from both the previous week and a year earlier. Despite the dip, corn demand for ethanol remains strong and overall demand signals are positive. Ethanol stocks fell to 25.881 million barrels, the […]
In Washington, NATSO, representing America’s travel centers and truck stops, SIGMA: America’s Leading Fuel Marketers, and the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) commended Rep. Mike Carey (R-Ohio) for introducing the bipartisan “Biodiesel Tax Credit Extension Act of 2026.” The “Biodiesel Tax Credit Extension Act of 2026” would extend the $1 per gallon biodiesel tax […]
In Washington, National Energy & Fuels Institute (NEFI) applauds the ASTM revision of the specification for fuel oils, ASTM D396, to include grades for fuel blends containing 21% to 50% biodiesel. For retail heating fuel dealers across the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and beyond, this is a transformational development. ASTM D396-26a will support equipment compatibility, reliable cold-weather […]
In Washington, biofuel associations are applauding the introduction of an amendment to the House farm bill that would permanently allow nationwide, year-round sales of E15. RFA thanked the House’s E15 Rural Domestic Energy Council and supporters on both sides of the aisle for their hard work to advance this critical legislation. The association is now urging […]
In Washington, Dow Jones reports Energy Information Administration data shows ethanol production fell to an average of 1.04 million barrels per day, the lowest level since late January and far below analysts’ estimates of between 1.09 million barrels a day and 1.122 million barrels a day. Despite the lower production volumes, stocks rose to 26.95 […]
In Washington, the Renewable Fuels Association offers a slate of information to remind lawmakers, ethanol advocates, media, and others about the importance of the 15 percent ethanol blend. “Nearly two months have passed since the House E15 Rural Domestic Energy Council’s deadline for introducing legislation that would permanently allow nationwide, year-round sale of E15,” said […]
In Washington, Brownfield Ag News reports Energy Information Administration data shows ethanol continued to soar last week with strong margins helping producers to crank out 1.2 million barrels per day, the highest seen in five weeks yet stocks continued to grow to 26.699 million barrels, up 646,000 barrels from the week before. Ethanol exports dropped […]
In Washington, Brownfield Ag News reports ethanol exports soared during the first week of April to 203,000 barrels, pushing 2026 ethanol exports to date well above those in 2025 that broke records. Supporting those strong exports are increased production, reaching 1.116 million bpd that week, 41,000 higher than the week prior and 95,000 higher than […]
