The American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) has urged Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) to prioritise bipartisan legislation allowing nationwide, year-round sales of E15 before the end of the 119th Congress.
In a letter to the Senate leaders, ACE called on the Senate to follow the House of Representatives, which passed bipartisan E15 legislation in May, and deliver a permanent solution before Congress adjourns for the year.
“Gas prices have soared throughout 2026, and the pain at the pump continues,” said Brian Jennings, ACE CEO. “In fact, Americans paid more for gasoline last week on November 3 than on any election day in U.S. history. Election results sent an unmistakably clear signal that affordability remains voters’ top concern.”
ACE noted that year-round E15 is an enduring and proven solution to address that concern, saving Americans 20 to 30 cents per gallon on average this year, and in some markets considerably more. Bipartisan momentum for year-round E15 has also continued to grow.
The Trump administration has issued nationwide emergency waivers allowing E15 sales during the summer months for five consecutive years, while Republican Govs. Kim Reynolds of Iowa and Jim Pillen of Nebraska led efforts to secure year-round E15 in the Midwest. In California, Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom worked with lawmakers from both parties to advance legislation enabling E15 sales in the state.
ACE calls on Senate leaders to advance year-round E15 before year end
