House Republicans appear unlikely to reach a consensus on year-round E15 ethanol fuel sales before their Sunday deadline approaches, with no agreement currently in sight. Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson has informed Agri-Pulse that E15 provisions will be excluded from the forthcoming farm bill legislation, even if Republican legislators manage to broker an agreement before the deadline expires.
The development represents a setback for supporters of expanded ethanol fuel availability, who had hoped to see year-round E15 sales authorized through the agricultural legislation. Currently, E15 fuel faces seasonal restrictions that limit its sale during summer months in certain areas due to air quality concerns.
