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RFA: E15 demand consistent despite higher prices

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The Renewable Fuels Association says summertime sales of E15 remains relatively strong despite an increase in prices.

Troy Bredenkamp, senior vice president of government and public affairs, tells Brownfield, “We’re seeing the average increase just like we did but maybe not as much as last year.  We had higher gas prices last year.  We had huge increases in the use of E15 simply because there was a 30 to 40 to 50 cent per gallon spread between E15 and E10.”

He says the emergency waiver from the Biden administration allowing E15 sales has helped “Demand is always high during the summer. 

RFA: E15 demand consistent despite higher prices