Ethanol and the Economy

Contribution of the Ethanol Industry to the Economy of the United States.

A recent study by the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) showed the ethanol industry had immense impacts on the economy of the United States in 2025.

Key findings of the study show the ethanol industry:

• Supports 66,800 direct jobs;
• 239,300 indirect and induced jobs;
• Contributed over $50 billion to U.S. GDP;
• Generates over $28 billion in household income;