E15 is a part of President Donald Trump’s America First energy plan, and it’s time for Congress to pass legislation to allow for its year-round sale. It’s a common-sense solution that lowers costs and the pump and strengthens America’s energy dominance. Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor said now is the right time for it to happen.
“There’s real momentum right now to get this across the finish line, and we’re looking to capitalize on it. President Trump has made it clear that expanding E15 year-round is a priority, and Congress has an opportunity to deliver a common-sense solution that lowers fuel costs for consumers while strengthening American energy. We’ve done the work, we know it’s a smart choice for consumers and the economy, and now the political stars are aligned to get this done.”
Skor said year-round E15 will help the President meet his energy and economic goals.
“E15 directly supports the President’s America First energy agenda and his domestic goals. On the economic side, it delivers immediate savings at the pump — often up to 30 cents per gallon. That helps families and businesses manage everyday costs. From an energy perspective, E15 strengthens U.S. energy dominance by expanding the use of homegrown fuels and reducing our reliance on foreign oil. It’s a win for drivers, for farmers, and for American energy security.”
Tim Lust, the CEO of the National Sorghum Producers, talks about how his group is working alongside the ethanol industry on advocating for year-round E15.
“Sorghum producers are deeply connected to the ethanol industry. On average, about a third of our crop is used in ethanol production, and, in years like this, well over half our crop is being used in ethanol, so expanding E15 certainly creates more demand for our grain and our farmers. Beyond that, E15 supports rural prosperity. It strengthens working-class families, expands markets for our growers, and certainly provides stability during tough crop years or economic downturns, and market years like this. This is also about giving farmers a reliable domestic market that is so important in times like these and really keeping America’s communities strong.”
He talked about how year-round E15 helps rural economies.
“E15 keeps dollars in rural America. It supports ethanol plants, grain handlers, transportation jobs, and local businesses that rely on agriculture. When farmers have strong markets for their crops, that economic activity ripples through small towns and rural communities across the country.”
Skor talked about where people can go to learn more on the topic.
“Go to GrowthEnergy.org/E15Now to make your voice heard. We want everyone to tell their elected officials that year-round E15 lowers prices and drives economic growth. The more people they hear from, the more likely it is that we can get this common-sense fix over the finish line.”