By: NATHAN STUEDLE
St. Joseph Post
The Environmental Protection Agency issued an emergency fuel waiver allowing sales of E15 gasoline nationwide during the summer driving season. By doing this, the EPA keeps E15 on the market, giving consumers more choices at pumps across the nation. Several U.S. agriculture and biofuel supporters reacted positively. “EPA’s decision is a step toward greater American energy dominance,” said Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor. “More fuel in the marketplace allows Americans to spend less of their hard-earned money at the pump this summer.”
The National Corn Growers Association says this waiver helps corn growers and rural communities. NCGA President Kenneth Hartman Jr. says, “We deeply appreciate the administration and the EPA for making year-round access to E15 a priority.” Rob Larew, president of the National Farmers Union, says nationwide E15 is a huge win for American farmers and consumers. “This creates new markets for farmers and keeps more energy dollars here,” Larew said.