Unleaded 88, or E15, saved Minnesota drivers over $24 million at the pump last year, with prices an average of 17 cents per gallon less than 87 octane, according to data from the Minnesota Department of Commerce.

The Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association reports that the annual volume of Unleaded 88 sold in Minnesota last year hit a new record of 142.75 million gallons and Minnesota became the first state in the nation to have over 500 stations offering the blend.

“In partnership with the state of Minnesota, USDA, corn farmers, and fuel retailers, the Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association has been aggressive in helping expand access to higher blends of ethanol fuels like Unleaded 88. These investments are now paying dividends, and Minnesota drivers can be confident that when they visit one of the over 500 retailers offering Unleaded 88 in our state, they will save money,” said Brian Werner, executive director of the Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Bio-Fuels).

Over a three-year period from 2022 to 2024, Unleaded 88 saved Minnesotans $62.66 million at the pump.

MN Bio-Fuels is launching a seven-month Unleaded 88 promotional campaign at gas stations in the Twin Cities metro area next week to continue the momentum.