Contact: Cassidy Walter
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JOHNSTON, IOWA – Today President Biden announced his plan to lower prices at the pump across the country. Recent international conflict has pushed gas prices to record levels. In the plan released toady, the President did not include using the EPA’s emergency authority to lift summertime restrictions on E15, a fuel blend currently selling for 10 to 30 cents less per gallon than E10 in Iowa. Without EPA action, E15 will not be sold after June 1 in roughly 60 percent of the country, including Iowa.

In response to today’s announcement, Iowa Renewable Fuels Association Executive Director Monte Shaw made the following statement:

“We are disappointed President Biden failed to include American biofuels in his plan to reduce fuel prices. Lifting restrictions on E15 this summer would be a win for consumers, farmers, and American energy security. We strongly urge the President to take immediate action to include this step in his plan. There is still time to act.”

Learn More about How You Can Save with Biofuels:   Click here to learn more about what biofuel blend is best for your vehicle Click here to find an E85 station near you Click here to find an E15 station near you

The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association represents the state’s liquid renewable fuels industry and works to foster its growth. Iowa is the nation’s leader in renewable fuels production with 42 ethanol refineries capable of producing 4.5 billion gallons annually – including 34 million gallons of annual cellulosic ethanol production capacity – and 11 biodiesel facilities with the capacity to produce 410 million gallons annually. For more information, visit the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association website at: www.IowaRFA.org.

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