COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has joined 15 other state attorneys general in urging Congress to pass legislation that would expand year-round access to E15 gasoline, a move they say would benefit consumers, farmers, and energy providers.
In a letter to Congress, the attorneys general voiced support for the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025, which aims to give all states permanent, year-round access to E15— a fuel blend consisting of 15% ethanol and 85% gasoline.
“Ohio’s motorists, farmers, and energy providers all stand to gain from this proposal,” Yost said. “It’s good for our state’s economy, and it’s a key step toward energy independence for our country.”
Currently, federal regulations allow E10 (a 10% ethanol blend) to be sold year-round but limit E15 sales during summer months due to Clean Air Act restrictions. Ohio and seven other states already permit E15 sales year-round, but Yost and his colleagues argue that a nationwide standard would simplify fuel production and reduce costs.
The letter to Congress highlights the challenges oil producers face when required to supply different fuel blends depending on the season. The attorneys general argue that a consistent, nationwide approach would provide stability for energy producers and consumers alike.
“Year-round E15 creates certainty that allows for planning and strategic growth,” the letter states.
Most vehicles manufactured after 2001 are already compatible with E15, and research shows that E15 and E10 have similar environmental impacts. Additionally, E15 is often cheaper than E10, which could provide relief to consumers at the gas pump.
Yost is joined in this effort by attorneys general from Alabama, Alaska, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, and West Virginia.
The bill is now under consideration in Congress.
