Savannah, Ga.-based Parker’s, which operates throughout southeast Georgia and South Carolina, recently debuted six new Tesla Supercharger electronic vehicle (EV) charging stations at its Metter, Ga., location. The Tesla Superchargers will serve as a complement to two existing electric vehicle charging stations installed on-site by Georgia Power. Located just off I-16 Exit 104 at 1118 S.…
Fuel Prices See Little Fluctuation After Holiday Weekend
Following the holiday weekend, which saw 49 million Americans traveling on roadways, gas prices across the country saw minimal fluctuation, with most states seeing decreases on the week, according to AAA. The national gas price average is one cent cheaper than last Monday at $2.58. The average is three cents cheaper than last month, but…
Growth Energy Urges EPA to Deliver Biofuel Fix
Growth Energy has called on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to uphold the president’s commitment to farmers and biofuel workers by fixing its proposed supplemental rule on 2020 biofuel targets under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). In formal comments to the agency, Growth Energy calls on regulators to fully account for biofuel demand lost to oil…
ACE urges EPA to abide by Renewable Fuel Standard
The American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) submitted comments earlier this week to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on its proposed supplemental rulemaking to the 2020 Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs) under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). ACE CEO Brian Jennings detailed three areas in which the proposal falls short in ACE’s written comments, including that the…
GasBuddy Data Shows Falling Fuel Prices Ahead of Thanksgiving
Heading into Thanksgiving, the national average price of gasoline has fallen for the third straight week, declining 2.2 cents over the last week to $2.58 per gallon, according to GasBuddy data. The average price of diesel fell 0.6 cents to $2.99 per gallon. GasBuddy’s data was compiled from more than 10.5 million individual price reports…
Growth Energy Commends New York E15 Ruling
Under a rule finalized by the New York Department of Agriculture and Markets, New York will become the latest state to allow the sale of E15. E15, fuel mixed with 15% ethanol, is approved by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for all vehicles model year 2001 and newer. Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor celebrated a…
Fuel Price Average Decreases
With a national fuel price average is $2.59, two cents cheaper than last week, according to AAA. Overall, gas prices are cheaper across the country, and a small number of states saw pump prices decrease more than a dime, though the majority saw fluctuation of a few cents. “An increase in gasoline stocks amid robust…
Fuel Demand Lowers, Prices Increase Slightly
The latest Energy Information Administration (EIA) gasoline demand reading reflected lower demand, the most fall-like numbers (9.1 million b/d) since the end of September, according to AAA. Despite lower demand, stocks drew by a significant 2.8 million bbl in part due to high exports. On the week, the national average increased one cent to $2.61.…
ACE Urges EPA to Honor Original RFS Deal
The American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) CEO Brian Jennings testified during the public hearing in Ypsilanti, Mich., on the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed supplemental rulemaking to its proposed 2020 Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs) under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). The proposal seeks comment on “projecting the volume of gasoline and diesel that will be…
Growth Energy CEO Testifies at EPA Hearing
Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor testified before Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) officials at a hearing on the agency’s proposed supplemental rule on 2020 biofuel targets under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). Skor called on the EPA to fix the draft proposal and reverse the demand destruction that has shuttered biofuel plants across the U.S. “As…