Corn Farmers Appreciate E15 Waiver Statement, Call for Permanent, Year-Round E15


By Lyndi Allen • March 26, 2026

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced today that it will use its existing authority to prevent drivers from losing access to lower-cost and lower-emission E15, a higher ethanol blend often marketed as Unleaded 88. In response, Illinois farmer and IL Corn Growers Association President, Mark Bunselmeyer, released the following statement:

 

“EPA’s action to allow continued access to E15 this summer provides short-term certainty for consumers at the pump, but this waiver must be repeatedly reinforced every 20 days until Congress enacts a permanent, year-round E15 solution. With fuel prices up 30% since the Iran conflict began, expanding the use of domestic ethanol can help lower costs for consumers while delivering the long-term market stability farmers need.”

 

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About the IL Corn Growers Association

IL Corn Growers Association is a state-based organization that represents the interests of corn farmers in Illinois, maintaining a high profile on issues in Washington, DC, and Springfield, IL. Through grassroots advocacy, ICGA creates a future for Illinois farmers in which they can operate freely, responsibly, and successfully. In order to fulfill this mission, the organization conducts governmental affairs activities at all levels, market development projects, and educational and member service programs. For further information regarding their work and involvement, visit their website www.ilcorn.org.


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