ARA Applauds House Passage of Year-Round E15

ARLINGTON, Va. - The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) today praised the U.S. House of Representatives for passing legislation that would allow year-round sales of E15 gasoline in all 50 states, permanently eliminating the annual regulatory uncertainty that has long hampered agricultural retailers, fuel retailers, and the farmers they serve.

"This is a victory for rural America," said ARA President & CEO Daren Coppock. "Year-round E15 is a market-driven, no-cost solution that strengthens farm income, lowers prices at the pump, and reinforces America's energy independence. We commend the House for acting, and we urge the Senate to move swiftly."

H.R. 1346, the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act, would make permanent what emergency EPA waivers have only temporarily provided: the ability to sell E15 year-round without disruption. Ethanol consumes 5.6 billion bushels of U.S. corn annually, and broader E15 adoption could generate demand for an additional 2.4 billion bushels each year — critical market support for farmers facing weakening commodity prices and rising input costs. Consumers would also benefit, saving 10 to 30 cents per gallon compared to conventional gasoline.

ARA believes ethanol and biodiesel fuels, including soy-based renewable diesel, are critical to strengthening America’s energy independence. While the House action on year-round E15 is an important step forward, we encourage Congress to continue advancing policies that strengthen all domestic biodiesel and renewable fuel pathways.

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