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House Passes Bill to Allow Year-Round E15 Gasoline Sales

The bill faces an uncertain path in the Senate.

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A sign advertising E15, a gasoline with 15 percent of ethanol, is seen at a gas station in Clive, Iowa, United States, May 17, 2015. REUTERS/Jim Young/File Photo
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Overview

  • The House, which voted 218–203 on Wednesday, approved H.R. 1346 to lift summer limits and allow nationwide sales of E15, a gasoline blend with up to 15% ethanol.
  • H.R. 1346 lets retailers offer E15 year-round and tightens how small refineries qualify for exemptions under the Renewable Fuel Standard.
  • The Congressional Budget Office projects a roughly $2.3 billion deficit increase from 2026 to 2036, and University of Missouri’s FAPRI forecasts modest corn price gains and lower soybean prices.
  • Farm and biofuel groups praised expected pump savings and new demand for corn, while small refiners and conservative coalitions warned of higher compliance costs and possible layoffs.
  • Backers say the Senate may need to attach the measure to other legislation to advance, and a separate EPA waiver already allows E15 sales through May 20.