Press Releases

Today Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) applauded the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) nationwide waiver for the sale of E15 gasoline ahead of the summer months.
 
"Allowing the sale of E15 year-round and nationwide is a win for Kansas ethanol producers and drivers across the country," said Rep. Estes. "This is a great step forward in restoring American energy dominance, and farmers in Kansas are ready to help provide relief for consumers at the pump. This is in line with my support for the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act, which would make E15 available year-round and provide certainty to farmers, drivers and producers. Kansas biofuels are one piece of Republicans' larger push to be energy independent and support U.S. energy producers."
 
Background:
In their press release announcing the waiver, the EPA said, "This emergency action will provide families with relief at the pump by increasing fuel supply and ensuring a variety of gasoline fuel blends from which consumers can choose. More options at the pump helps protect consumers by reducing our reliance on imported fossil fuels, and bolstering U.S. energy independence, all while supporting American agriculture and manufacturing."