US House Passes Bill Authorizing Year-Round Nationwide E15 Sales
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed H.R. 1346, the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act, by a bipartisan vote of 218 to 203. This historic legislation permanently authorizes the year-round, nationwide sale of E15, a fuel blend containing 15 percent ethanol. Currently available at over 4,800 locations, E15 sales have been hindered by seasonal restrictions. The bill aims to remove decades of regulatory barriers, offering consumers savings of 20 to 40 cents per gallon compared to standard gasoline. Proponents argue the move addresses high gas prices, enhances national security by reducing reliance on foreign oil amidst global instability, and provides an economic lifeline to rural America. Supporters estimate the legislation could inject $14 billion into the farm economy by boosting corn demand. The effort is backed by a bipartisan coalition and actively supported by President Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance. With the House victory secured, the bill now moves to the Senate, where Majority Leader John Thune has been tasked with advancing it. Industry groups urge quick Senate approval to deliver immediate economic benefits and counter refinery opposition.
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