Governor Tim Walz today applauded the federal government’s approval of his request to allow year-round sales of E15, beginning in 2025. This decision applies to eight Midwestern states, including Minnesota. The Governor will continue to push for an E15 waiver for 2024 and urges Congress to take action and pass legislation that would fix the issue nationally.

“Providing year-round sales of E15 is the permanent solution that was needed to provide long-term economic relief and certainty in the fuel market. This action means lower emissions and lower-cost choices for drivers,” said Governor Walz. “I’m grateful for the Biden Administration’s shared commitment to increasing consumer access to our nation’s homegrown biofuels – and we will continue to urge the White House to grant a waiver for 2024.”

In April 2022, Governor Walz wrote to EPA Administrator Reagan, requesting a permanent solution allowing the year-round sale of E15.

Read the original statement here.