
August 24, 2023
BY Minnesota Department of Agriculture
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Blending ethanol into the U.S. fuel supply has helped to substantially lower gasoline prices during the Iran conflict, a new study for the RFA shows. The study concludes that the average E10 cost savings advantage has been 38 cents per gallon.
The Nebraska Corn Board is accepting grant applications for ethanol infrastructure support, which will help Nebraska fuel retailers add or expand higher ethanol blend options, such as E15. The application deadline is Oct. 30.
Iowa's Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program awarded $1.43 million in grants to 24 applicants to expand access to higher ethanol blends at retail sites and $604,212 in grants to 14 applicants to support biodiesel infrastructure projects.
Nebraska drivers bought more gallons of E15 fuel in 2025, a nearly 45% jump from the year before. The increase comes as Nebraska corn farmers continue to invest checkoff dollars in fuel infrastructure needed to make higher ethanol blends available.
ACE's Ron Lamberty offers advice to fuel retailers on how to capitalize on the opportunity for E85 sales.