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Yahoo
29-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Cheap gas to promote the use of ethanol-blended fuel
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — A special event is promoting the use of ethanol-blended fuel. If your gas tank is nearing empty, you may want to wait until Saturday to fill up, as the South Dakota Corn Utilization Council and Kwik Star celebrate Unleaded 88 Day. 'Tomorrow is the first Unleaded 88 Day, it's the 88th day of the year, and from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., gas will be $1.88 when you choose Unleaded 88,' South Dakota Corn's Amanda Bechen said. 2 arrested in rape, abuse case Amanda Bechen is the senior director of marketing and communications with South Dakota Corn and says Unleaded 88 is approved for all cars 2001 and newer. 'A lot of people don't know that they can use it in their vehicle. 95% of the cars on the road today can use Unleaded 88,' Bechen said. The enthanol-blended fuel was $2.70 Friday morning at Kwik Star on West 85th Street in Sioux Falls, 29 cents cheaper than regular Unleaded. 'I commute every day from Brookings and over a year I save almost a thousand dollars in gas compared to using premium,' Bechen said. 'In a lot of our stations, it's over 50% of our sales and it's growing every day because of the cost savings,' Kwik Star District Leader Joe Stortz said. Joe Stortz is the district leader with Kwik Star and says the partnership with South Dakota Corn is a good one. 'They're a local organization which promotes the local corn growers which also helps the community which Kwik Star is very in tune with helping the local communities, if they thrive we thrive,' Stortz said. The event is part of a larger partnership to educate area drivers on the benefits of unleaded 88. 'Kids in South Dakota can drive at 14 and a lot of parents don't know it's safe to use Unleaded 88 in a vehicle, so educating kids in Driver's Ed, but then also educating that soccer mom or maybe it's somebody that's always used premium gas and they've never realized that they could be experiencing cost savings,' Bechen said. Something to ponder next time you pull up to the pump. The special rate of $1.88 will be available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday (March 29), at any of South Dakota's eleven Kwik Star locations. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
10-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Iowa leads push from 16 states for E15 approval
Industry leaders and elected officials push for a law that would allow the year-round sale of higher blends of ethanol across the country. (Photo by Cami Koons/Iowa Capital Dispatch ) Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird and attorneys general from 15 other states, including South Carolina, have penned a letter to members of Congress, urging them to support legislation that would allow the year-round sale of an ethanol-blended fuel. The letter, and commodity groups in Iowa, said the expansion of the ethanol market would help farmers and liquid fuel producers, and lower the cost at the pump for American consumers. The current Clean Air Act allows the sale of 10% ethanol blended fuels, but ag and liquid fuel industry leaders are pushing for wider acceptance of a 15% blend known as E15, sometimes seen at the pump as Unleaded 88. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency allows for the sale of E15 for lightweight vehicles made after 2001, but restricts the sale during the summer months. EPA, however, has granted waivers in the past to allow for summer sale of E15, and some Midwestern states, including Iowa, will have access to year-round E15 beginning April 28. The letter calls on Congress to pass the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 to amend the Clean Air Act to allow 15% ethanol blends. The bill has been supported by ethanol and petroleum industries. Addressed to U.S. House leaders Mike Johnson and Hakeem Jeffries and Senate leaders John Thune and Chuck Schumer, the letter also pointed to executive orders declaring a national energy emergency and establishing a national energy dominance council as a reminder of the executive branch's support for the issue. 'President Trump has already taken bold action to support year-round E15 and unleash American energy greatness—a stark contrast to the Biden EPA,' Bird said in a press release about the letter. 'Now, we're calling on Congress to follow President Trump's lead and grant permanent, nationwide access to E15 gasoline.' Iowa Corn Growers Association President Stu Swanson thanked Bird for her 'long-time' advocacy and support of the issue. 'Passage of year-round E15 will provide consumers access to a cleaner burning, cheaper option at the pump, while putting dollars back in the pockets of American farmers through increased corn demand,' Swanson said in a press release. 'Iowa corn farmers are ready to provide homegrown, more affordable energy solutions to all Americans.' The National Corn Growers Association also submitted a letter on behalf of nearly 9,000 corn growers from across the country, urging congressional leaders to pass the legislation amending the Clean Air Act. According to the association, year-round availability of E15 would result in increased corn demand of about 2.3 billion bushels per year and 'provide an opportunity to curb the weakening farm economy.' 'A legislative solution for consumers to access year-round E15 comes at no cost yet would provide critical support to our nation's energy sector, overdue relief to American families, and necessary economic security to rural communities,' the letter on behalf of corn growers read. The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association also pushed for the legislation at its annual conference in February, with attendees signing a letter addressed to Thune and Johnson. IRFA Executive Director Monte Shaw said the AGs' letter shows the 'widespread support' of the higher ethanol blend across the country. 'Consumers in all 50 states deserve to save 15 to 20 cents a gallon with E15,' Shaw said in a statement. 'Corn farmers deserve a growing market during these difficult times. And we can accomplish those things without requiring oil refiners to comply on a state-by-state basis. But that takes action from Congress.' Shaw said Congress 'must' put year-round E15 in the upcoming continuing resolution, the budget lawmakers must pass by March 14 to avoid a partial government shutdown. 'Let's see this over the finish line,' Shaw said. Attorneys general from Alabama, Alaska, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, and West Virginia signed on the letter. Like SC Daily Gazette, Iowa Capital Dispatch is part of States Newsroom, a nonprofit news network supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity. Iowa Capital Dispatch maintains editorial independence. Contact Editor Kathie Obradovich for questions: info@
Yahoo
07-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Iowa leads push from 16 states for E15 approval
Industry leaders and elected officials push for a law that would allow the year-round sale of higher blends of ethanol across the country. (Photo by Cami Koons/Iowa Capital Dispatch ) Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird and attorneys general from 15 states have penned a letter to members of Congress, urging them to support legislation that would allow the year-round sale of an ethanol-blended fuel. The letter, and commodity groups in Iowa, said the expansion of the ethanol market would help farmers and liquid fuel producers, and lower the cost at the pump for American consumers. The current Clean Air Act allows the sale of 10% ethanol blended fuels, but ag and liquid fuel industry leaders are pushing for wider acceptance of a 15% blend known as E15, sometimes seen at the pump as Unleaded 88. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency allows for the sale of E15 for lightweight vehicles made after 2001, but restricts the sale during the summer months. EPA, however, has granted waivers in the past to allow for summer sale of E15, and some Midwestern states, including Iowa, will have access to year-round E15 beginning April 28. The letter calls on Congress to pass the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 to amend the Clean Air Act to allow 15% ethanol blends. The bill has been supported by ethanol and petroleum industries. Addressed to U.S. House leaders Mike Johnson and Hakeem Jeffries and Senate leaders John Thune and Chuck Schumer, the letter also pointed to executive orders declaring a national energy emergency and establishing a national energy dominance council as a reminder of the executive branch's support for the issue. 'President Trump has already taken bold action to support year-round E15 and unleash American energy greatness—a stark contrast to the Biden EPA,' Bird said in a press release about the letter. 'Now, we're calling on Congress to follow President Trump's lead and grant permanent, nationwide access to E15 gasoline.' Iowa Corn Growers Association President Stu Swanson thanked Bird for her 'long-time' advocacy and support of the issue. 'Passage of year-round E15 will provide consumers access to a cleaner burning, cheaper option at the pump, while putting dollars back in the pockets of American farmers through increased corn demand,' Swanson said in a press release. 'Iowa corn farmers are ready to provide homegrown, more affordable energy solutions to all Americans.' The National Corn Growers Association also submitted a letter on behalf of nearly 9,000 corn growers from across the country, urging congressional leaders to pass the legislation amending the Clean Air Act. According to the association, year-round availability of E15 would result in increased corn demand of about 2.3 billion bushels per year and 'provide an opportunity to curb the weakening farm economy.' 'A legislative solution for consumers to access year-round E15 comes at no cost yet would provide critical support to our nation's energy sector, overdue relief to American families, and necessary economic security to rural communities,' the letter on behalf of corn growers read. The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association also pushed for the legislation at its annual conference in February, with attendees signing a letter addressed to Thune and Johnson. IRFA Executive Director Monte Shaw said the AGs' letter shows the 'widespread support' of the higher ethanol blend across the country. 'Consumers in all 50 states deserve to save 15 to 20 cents a gallon with E15,' Shaw said in a statement. 'Corn farmers deserve a growing market during these difficult times. And we can accomplish those things without requiring oil refiners to comply on a state-by-state basis. But that takes action from Congress.' Shaw said Congress 'must' put year-round E15 in the upcoming continuing resolution, the budget lawmakers must pass by March 14 to avoid a partial government shutdown. 'Let's see this over the finish line,' Shaw said. Attorneys general from Alabama, Alaska, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, and West Virginia signed on the letter. SUPPORT: YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE
Yahoo
14-02-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Ohio corn growers hope for year-round, nationwide sales of E15 fuel
(WKBN) – Congress will consider legislation to allow year-round, nationwide sales of E15 fuel. In January, we told you Ohio Governor Mike DeWine asked the Environmental Protection Agency for a one-year delay to starting this. The governor was more interested in a national approach to E15 sales and that is now under consideration in Washington. E15 is sold in Ohio as Unleaded 88. It can cost less and is a cleaner-burning fuel. The Ohio Corn and Wheat Growers Association says the state has seven ethanol plants that use 32% of Ohio's corn crop. It hopes Ohio's representatives and senators support the legislation. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
30-01-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Ohio governor wants delay in ethanol gas
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WKBN) – Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has asked the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to delay allowing E-15 gas to be sold year-round until next year. It's slated to begin in April unless the EPA agrees to the governor's request. Ohio has used an emergency waiver for the last three years to produce E-15 year-round, but now the governor prefers a national legislative fix, instead of asking for waivers. It could delay the use of Unleaded 88 this summer. The Ohio Corn & Wheat group believes it can provide the fuel year-round and disagrees with the governor's delay. 'And we're always trying to grow demand because that's the way farmers can thrive is to use up more supply. We just want to get rid of more of that supply, and we could do that through things like unleaded 88 year-round sales,' said Tadd Nicholson, executive director of the Ohio Corn and Wheat Growers Association. 'That's why it's so important to us, to consumers, though it's a lower cost fuel, and I think that's a good thing to keep 20 cents a gallon in your pocket as opposed to at the gas station. So it's a win, win.' In Ohio, 42% of corn makes its first stop at an ethanol plant. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
