A vote may be held today (Wednesday) in the U.S. House that would override E-P-A rules and allow E-15 to be sold at all U-S gas stations year-round. Iowa Renewable Fuels Association Executive Director Monte Shaw says the move would be a financial boost for farmers who raise corn.
“That could grind another 2-2.5 billion bushels of corn. That could put corn back in the profitable range,” Shaw said. “Farmers don’t want emergency payments. They want markets and this is the one that is right there in front of us.” According to the E-P-A, motorists can buy E-15 at over three-thousand gas stations in 31 states. The agency says E-15 offers better profit margins for retailers and Shaw says consumers save because E-15 is cheaper.
