The American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) today joined a broad coalition of organizations representing farmers, ethanol producers, and renewable fuel stakeholders in urging congressional leaders to swiftly pass legislation securing permanent, year-round access to E15 nationwide.
In a letter sent to bipartisan leadership in the U.S. House and Senate, the coalition emphasized that permanent year-round E15 is a commonsense solution to support farmers, strengthen rural economies, and provide consumers with a lower-cost fuel option at the pump.
“With record corn and sorghum crops filling bins across America, farmers cannot afford another season of uncertainty and negative margins. Markets need consistency and predictability, which requires permanent legislative action by Congress,” the coalition wrote.
In recent years, E15 availability during the summer months has relied on temporary emergency waivers, creating uncertainty for retailers and consumers alike.
“Without a permanent legislative solution, uncertainty will continue to hold back market growth and limit access to E15 for consumers,” said Brian Jennings, CEO of the American Coalition for Ethanol. “Congress must act now to remove outdated regulatory barriers and expand consumer choice, strengthen energy security, and support economic growth across rural America.”
Permanent, year-round E15 remains ACE’s top policy priority. In the absence of congressional action, the issue will be front and center when ACE members travel to Washington, D.C., for the organization’s annual Fly-In March 17–18, meeting directly with lawmakers to urge swift passage of a legislative solution.