WASHINGTON -- Midwest U.S. senators are pleased with the news that President Donald Trump鈥檚 administration will initiate the process to make 15 percent ethanol-blended fuel - commonly known as E15 - available year-round.
Republicans John Thune and Mike Rounds each said that the change would benefit South Dakota farmers and consumers. Sen. John Hoeven (R-N.D.) said farmers will have an increased market for their products and consumers will have more options at the pump.
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鈥淎t the same time, EPA needs to address the small refinery exemption to increase transparency and ensure that it works for both traditional and renewable energy producers,鈥� Hoeven sid in a statement.
Previously, the blend was not allowed between June 1 and Sept. 15, prohibiting the sale of the fuel during the primary months for summer travel.
鈥淎fter spending more than a decade advocating for higher blends of ethanol, I want to thank President Trump for upholding his commitment to America鈥檚 farmers,鈥� Thune said in a statement. 鈥淯sing homegrown resources like ethanol to keep America鈥檚 economy moving forward is a common-sense, true win-win solution.鈥�
