Congressional group set to file legislation for year-round sales of E15 gasoline across U.S.

[ethanol, biofuel, automotive fueling at gas stations]
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A group of Republican congressional lawmakers is poised to file long-awaited legislation that would allow for year-round, nationwide sales [https://www.argusmedia.com/en/news-and-insights/latest-market-news/2817174-us-house-task-force-readies-new-biofuel-policy] of higher-ethanol gasoline, Argus reported Tuesday.

The proposal reportedly would limit exemptions from annual biofuel blending mandates to companies that process no more than 75K bbl/day of total refining capacity across all their facilities and would allow for exemptions for refineries that are at risk of closure.

The group plans to file the legislation on Wednesday, following years of efforts by the agriculture industry to pass legislation allowing year-round sales of E15 gasoline nationwide; legislation has failed consistently as much of the oil industry has historically opposed the attempts, since refiners are burdened with expenses from biofuel blending.

The latest proposal, like earlier drafts, would allow year-round sales of gasoline blends containing 15% ethanol, which farm groups have favored as a way to help corn growers and drivers alike; regulators over the years have often taken emergency action to waive summertime E15 limits that prevent its sale in much of the U.S., but permanent access requires legislation.

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