The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) said that the recent trend of issuing small refinery exemptions has had no impact on ethanol producers. Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor issued the following statement in response to the EPA’s claim: “The latest reports say President Trump ‘felt misled’ about the EPA’s most recent batch of small refinery exemptions.…
ACE’s Annual Ethanol Conference Begins
The American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) 32nd annual conference is underway in Omaha, Neb. The conference started with a welcome address from Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts. “As the second largest ethanol producing state in the nation, President Trump’s approval of year-round E15 is a big win for Nebraska,” said Ricketts. “There is, however, still more…
GasBuddy App Shows Unleaded 88 Availability
Growth Energy and GasBuddy announced that drivers across the nation can now take advantage of Unleaded 88’s affordable prices through GasBuddy’s database and app. Unleaded 88 is a fuel with 15% renewable biofuel approved for cars 2001 and newer, and thanks to the recent lifting of outdated government regulations, is now available for sale at…
VP Racing Fuels Partners With Shipley Energy
VP Racing Fuels Inc. has partnered with Shipley Energy to expand its brand to c-stores with aggressive terminal pricing in the Mid-Atlantic region. “Shipley’s offering VP Branded fuel and making available all the products and services offered by traditional major brands,” said VP Branded Wholesale Business Development Regional Manager Matt Schuster. “The VP brand is…
Gas Prices Decrease as Stocks Increase
The national gas price average dropped seven cents on the week, to $2.64, as domestic gasoline stocks built by a surprising 4.4 million bbl, according to the latest data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA). According to AAA, contributing to the build was at least 1.2 million b/d of imports at U.S. ports. With the large bump,…
How to Get the Best Biodiesel
Every convenience store and truck stop — and their customers — wants the best fuel for the best price. When it comes to biodiesel, how do you find that? How about the best producer? The best supplier? The best quality? Here’s a guide to help you find the best biodiesel. What is the best way…
Farm, Biofuel Industry Leaders Testify on EPA Biofuel Hearing
The EPA hosted its annual hearing on next year’s biofuel targets under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). Several farm and biofuel industry leaders submitted testimony on the hearing. John Linder, Ohio farmer and board member of the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) “The proposed rule we are discussing today allows retroactive refinery exemptions to continue to…
Fuel Prices Decrease Since Last Week
According to AAA, the national fuel price average is two cents more expensive than on the same day last month, but three cents cheaper than last week and 12 cents less expensive than a year ago. “Gas prices this month are on average a dime less expensive than in July 2018. These less expensive gas…
UK’s EG Group Buys Cumberland Farms C-Store Chain
Blackburn, U.K.-based EG Group announced it has entered into a binding agreement for the acquisition of c-store chain Cumberland Farms, which operates approximately 600 convenience retail stores and fuel stations across seven north-east states and Florida. Cumberland farms employs about 9,000 people. “We very much look forward to becoming part of the EG family,” said…
National Fuel Price Increases Slowing
According to AAA, on the week, 42 states saw gas price averages push cheaper or remain stable. At $2.76, the national gas price average is three cents less expensive than last week. This is the first time in four weeks that the national average has seen a weekly decline. “Gasoline stocks remain robust amid a…