Emily Skor, CEO of Growth Energy
October 17, 2023
BY Emily Skor
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Unleaded 88’s average discount to 87 octane fuel in 2024 yielded $24.26 million in savings at the pump for Minnesota drivers, according to MN Biofuels. The average price of the fuel blend was 17 cents per gallon lower than 87 octane last year.
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced on April 16 that he has authored two letters that were delivered to the Trump Administration and Congressional leadership in support of nationwide access to E15 (Unleaded 88).
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig on April 10 announced that the Iowa Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program board recently approved 114 project applications from Iowa gas stations, totaling more than $2.88 million.
Growth Energy on April 14 celebrated new annual data from the California Air Resources Board that showed strong, sustained statewide demand for E85 in 2024. Approximately 114.7 million gallons of E85 was sold in the state last year.
The Iowa Department of Revenue on April 3 released data showing E15 sales increased 45% last year, reaching 257 million gallons. A record 516 million gallons of biodiesel blends were also sold last year, according to the IRFA.