Liquid transportation fuel stakeholders have reunited in an effort to move year-round, nationwide sales of E15 back to the front burner again. After recently stepping back from its support of E15 legislation in October, the American Petroleum Institute (API) today joined organizations representing ethanol producers, oil refiners, fuel marketers, travel plazas, truck stops and convenience store retailers in a letter …
RFA Calls for Reciprocal Duties on Chinese Ag Imports
In comments to the U.S. Trade Representative this week, the Renewable Fuels Association noted that while the Trump administration has worked to enforce a 2019 trade agreement, China has failed to satisfy commitments to increase trade in ethanol and distillers grains. Accordingly, RFA calls on the United States to implement reciprocal duties on U.S. imports of Chinese ag products. “On …
RFA Submits ILUC Comments to CARB
The Renewable Fuels Association submitted comments Monday to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) voicing concern that CARB’s recent Biofuels and Land Use Change Public Forum presented a biased and unbalanced view of the current state of research and understanding of indirect land use change (ILUC) analysis. RFA Chief Economist Scott Richman also noted that several of the speakers at …
Ethanol Makes Holiday Travel More Affordable
AAA projects 81.8 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home over this Thanksgiving holiday, which is an additional 1.6 million travelers compared to last Thanksgiving, setting a new overall record. If you are among the 90 percent heading over the river and through the woods by road, the good news is gasoline prices heading into Thanksgiving are …
RFA Recommends California Implement FFV Standard
The Renewable Fuels Association recommends that the California Air Resources Board require flex fuel vehicle capability in all new vehicles with internal combustion engines sold in California, at the earliest practical model year. That recommendation was made in comments to CARB in response to a Drive Forward Light-Duty Vehicle Program Workshop on October 21. “CARB’s number one guiding principle for …
Ethanol Exports to Canada and EU Hit Records
U.S. ethanol exports increased to 188.8 million gallons (mg) in August, 15% above July and 24% ahead of year-ago levels, thanks to record-setting shipments to Canada and the European Union, accounting for nearly two-thirds of total volumes, according to the latest trade update from the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA). Canada climbed 11% to 74.4 mg, remaining the top outlet and …
Preliminary Agenda Unleashed for 2026 NEC
The preliminary agenda is now available for the 2026 National Ethanol Conference presented by the Renewable Fuels Association with the theme “Ethanol Unleashed,” taking place February 24–26 in Orlando. The theme was chosen to reflect on the robust growth potential that awaits, and the important work that still needs to be done to fully unleash ethanol’s potential. Conference sessions include: …
Ethanol Groups Urge CARB to Implement E15
Ethanol stakeholders submitted comments to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) this week calling for immediate implementation guidance for E15 so retailers can begin selling the lower cost fuel. CARB opened up a public docket for written comments following an Oct. 14 Scoping Workshop on E15 Use in California. American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) Chief Marketing Officer Ron Lamberty underscored …
Ethanol Report on E15 Status
At this time last year, the ethanol industry was optimistic Congress would be passing a Continuing Resolution that included approval for nationwide, year-round E15, but no one thought California would ever allow sales of E15, despite being a huge seller of E85. This year, the industry is grateful to have legislative approval for E15 sales in California, while Congressional approval …
Ethanol Production Hits Record High
U.S. ethanol production hit a record high for the last week of October, according to EIA data analyzed by the Renewable Fuels Association. For the week ending October 31, ethanol production ramped up 2.9% to a record high of 1.12 million b/d, equivalent to 47.17 million gallons daily. Output was 1.6% higher than the same week last year and 5.3% …