WASHINGTON, May 22, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- This Memorial Day weekend, AAA projects 38.4
million drivers will hit the road over the holiday, the
second-highest travel forecast for the holiday since the
organization began tracking in 2000. Based on this data, Growth
Energy, the nation's largest biofuel trade association, estimates
that U.S. consumers would collectively save up to $115 million in fuel costs this weekend by
choosing Unleaded 88 (E15) —a fuel blend made with 15%
bioethanol.
Last summer consumers saved 15-30 cents per gallon on average at more-than 3,400
gas stations nationwide offering E15.
"This summer, drivers across the country can save big money with
lower-carbon Unleaded 88," said Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor. "As we kick off the summer driving
season, we encourage motorists to take advantage of the deep cost
savings and environmental benefits of this engine smart, earth kind
fuel option."
Thanks to the Biden administration's recent announcement of a
waiver protecting year-round access to the higher biofuel blend,
motorists looking to save money at the pump can fuel up with a
lower-carbon option that's also more affordable than standard fuel.
In fact, last summer consumers saved 15 to 30 cents per gallon on average at the more-than
3,400 gas stations nationwide that offer E15, also branded as
Unleaded 88 (UNL88).
"The summer travel season has the potential to be an expensive
period for many Americans, spending money on lodging, meals, and
activities," added Skor. "Fortunately, thanks to the affordable and
homegrown renewable fuel options generated by American farmers and
biofuel producers, consumers have access to E15, which is more
affordable and widely available."
Apart from the cost savings, E15 also offers an immediate
opportunity to cut carbon emissions by as much as 17.62 million
tons. It can be used in 96 percent of vehicles on the road today
and contributes to cleaner air, reducing smog-forming pollutants
and lowering emissions of particulate matter up to 50 percent
compared to gasoline.
Travelers can plan their road trip and locate gas stations
selling Unleaded 88 (E15) and other ethanol blends using
the Get Biofuel Fuel Finder. To date, Americans have driven
more than 100 billion miles on Unleaded 88.
CONTACT:
Jake Barron
(202)
545-4000
JBarron@GrowthEnergy.org
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