Bill Would Allow 15% Ethanol Gas Year-Round to Cut Pump Prices

10 articles · Updated · NPR · May 17

A proposed bill would permit gasoline blended with 15% ethanol to be sold year-round, expanding availability beyond current seasonal limits.
The measure is aimed at lowering prices at the pump by increasing use of ethanol, which is typically cheaper than pure gasoline components.
The proposal centers on E15 fuel, a higher-ethanol blend that supporters argue could give drivers a lower-cost option throughout the year.

Cheaper at the pump, E15 offers lower mileage. Will drivers actually save money or end up paying more for their commute?

If year-round E15 is approved, will gas stations make the costly upgrades needed for you to find it at the pump?

Advocates call E15 a climate solution. Does the environmental cost of corn farming make it a net loss for the planet?