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politics13 days ago

GOP Split Over Year-Round E15 Fuel Bill Reveals Fresh Divide

House Republicans remain divided on a bill allowing year-round sales of the ethanol-heavy E15 fuel blend, with Rep. Tom Emmer and Rep. Lisa McClain signaling support, while Rep. Steve Scalise plans to vote against and Speaker Mike Johnson’s position is undecided. The update stream also covers a pending housing bill amendment, a Ukraine aid discharge petition, and ongoing GOP debates over Iran policy, crypto legislation, and a proposed reconciliation package, highlighting intra-party fault lines ahead of summer and midterms.

via Politico|
#congress#e15#ethanol
politics27 days ago

House gears up for farm bill vote after GOP revolt and E15 clash

House Republicans moved to proceed with amendments to the farm bill after intra-party backlash, decoupling year-round E15 from the package and aiming for final passage with Democratic support, while broader fights over a CBDC ban and a short-term extension of surveillance powers threaten to complicate the agenda; the farm bill would be the first blanket reauthorization since 2018 and is pitched as relief for farmers amid rising costs ahead of the midterms.

via Politico|
#e15#farmbill#fisa
E15 Fuel: Not All Engines Are Ready for It
technology1 month ago

E15 Fuel: Not All Engines Are Ready for It

The article explains that EPA waivers allow E15 (15% ethanol) in some newer vehicles, but many manufacturers do not authorize it for older models and using it in unsupported engines can cause rubber, plastic, and aluminum damage, water-induced fuel separation, and reduced octane and efficiency. It also notes that E15 is illegal for older engines and non-eligible equipment, may yield worse mileage due to ethanol’s lower density, and that the production and environmental claims around ethanol are not straightforward. Always verify manufacturer approval before refueling with E15.

via Jalopnik|
#compatibility#e15#engines
May E15 Waiver Expands Ethanol Fuel Amid Global Tensions
energy2 months ago

May E15 Waiver Expands Ethanol Fuel Amid Global Tensions

From May 1–20 the EPA is allowing a temporary nationwide E15 (15% ethanol) waiver to let more stations sell this blend in a bid to bolster the domestic fuel supply amid geopolitical tensions. E15 is cheaper but has lower energy density, typically shaving about 1.5–2% off fuel economy (more in heavy use), and can damage older engines and small equipment not designed for higher ethanol content. Most 2001+ vehicles can run E15, but carbureted engines and some specialty equipment should avoid it. The policy also aims to simplify fuel markets by lightening “boutique” blends into a single national pool, though smog concerns in summer remain a consideration. Readers should verify fuel choices for their specific vehicle and equipment.

via The Drive|
#e15#energy#epa
EPA Bets on Higher-Ethanol Fuel to Lower Gas Prices
energy2 months ago

EPA Bets on Higher-Ethanol Fuel to Lower Gas Prices

The EPA will temporarily permit broader summer use of the higher-ethanol E15 blend to try to ease rising pump prices amid disruptions tied to the Iran war. Supporters say the move could lower costs and aid biofuel producers, while critics warn it may not be widely useful due to infrastructure and vehicle compatibility limits, could raise air-quality concerns, and may only shift costs within the economy rather than deliver clear price relief.

via The Guardian|
#biofuels#e15#energy
EPA Expands E15 Access and Ditches Boutique Fuels to Stabilize Summer Gas Prices
energy2 months ago

EPA Expands E15 Access and Ditches Boutique Fuels to Stabilize Summer Gas Prices

The EPA, in coordination with the DOE and under the Clean Air Act, issued a temporary emergency waiver to allow nationwide sale of E15 and to remove state boutique fuel rules for E10, effective May 1–20, 2026, to bolster the U.S. fuel supply and reduce pump prices ahead of summer. The move relaxes low-volatility and blending limits and sets a nationwide 10 psi Reid Vapor Pressure standard, with E15 already available at about 3,000 stations. Officials say the action increases consumer choice and domestic energy independence while environmental protections remain intact, and the EPA may extend the waivers if conditions warrant.

via U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (.gov)|
#e15#energy#epa
Trump's Iowa swing centers on affordability as protests mount over immigration
politics3 months ago

Trump's Iowa swing centers on affordability as protests mount over immigration

President Trump visited Iowa to promote affordability and the economy, signing a full-page ad urging year-round E15 fuel while praising tariffs and farm aid; he faced large, organized protests tied to federal immigration enforcement and the Minneapolis shootings, with authorities closing streets to manage crowds ahead of a speech at the Horizon Events Center. The visit highlighted a tension between economic messaging and hot-button immigration issues amid a volatile political backdrop.

via desmoinesregister.com|
#e15#economy#immigration