West Des Moines, Iowa (RI) — The executive director of the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association is thrilled over the Trump Administration’s plans for increased renewable fuel blending levels.
Monte Shaw says the EPA released its proposed changes on Tuesday for the Renewable Fuel Standard for the coming years, and he says they’re very robust compared to previous years.
Shaw says the standards set during President Biden’s administration hurt the renewable fuel industry.
Shaw hopes the improved RFS levels ease any discomfort that President Trump’s proposed trade tariffs caused farmers.
While calling the proposed levels “a great first step,” he urged the EPA to provide greater access to E-15 fuels by eliminating outdated regulations.
(Mike Peterson, KMA, Shenandoah)
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