E15 fuel
Coverage of E15 fuel in the Nexus archive.
- Senate Republicans exclude Democrats’ food aid demand from farm bill
Senate Republicans' farm bill proposal excludes Democrats' demand to delay a shift of food aid costs to states, risking bipartisan support. Democrats plan to oppose the bill without this delay, which is set to start in October 2027. The draft also omits Republican priorities like year-round E15 fuel sales and restrictions on state animal welfare laws.
- Republicans split on ethanol share in national fuel mix
The House passed legislation to allow year-round sales of E15 fuel (gasoline blended with 15% ethanol), but Senate Republicans are divided on the issue. Supporters from corn-producing states like South Dakota's John Thune back the measure as a way to lower gas prices, while opponents from oil and refinery states like Wyoming's John Barrasso oppose it. The bill would likely need to be attached to must-pass legislation to advance in the Senate.
- America can’t afford year-round E15 fuel — Congress must reject it
The article argues that year-round E15 fuel is not a solution for climate, affordability, or long-term energy strategy. It claims that Congress must reject it. The article presents a negative view of the proposal.