At 22.36 million gallons, the volume of E15 sold in the first quarter of this year was 20 percent higher than the volume sold in the first quarter of 2021 (18.59 million gallons).

According to the Minnesota Department of Commerce's data, E15 sales in March was 7.61 million gallons, the highest volume recorded so far in 2022. 

E15 sales in January and February was 7.51 million gallons and 7.23 million gallons respectively. 

Additionally, the volume sold in March this year was 21 percent higher than the volume sold in March 2021 (6.25 million gallons).

At 7.61 million gallons, the sales volume in March was the 11th consecutive month E15 sales in Minnesota have been over 7 million gallons.