Eight Midwestern states asked for year-round access to 15 percent ethanol blended fuel two years ago. When the EPA approved it just over a week ago, the implementation was delayed until 2025. “We’re happy the Governor’s waiver was granted, but we’re really frustrated that it’s delayed and now this is the third year in a row we’re gonna have to pursue an emergency waiver,” said Adam Birr, executive director, Minnesota Corn Growers Association. Minnesota has more than 400 fueling stations offering E-15 and consumer demand is strong. “The thought that we have to fight for an emergency waiver or worst-case scenario that all those pumps would have to be bagged, what kind of optics would that give to a consumer?”
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