Concerns arise over E15 “flex-fuel” labeling

In Washington, there are concerns that the new labeling requirements for E15 calling it a flex-fuel will hit demand just as the fuel is starting to get traction nationwide. Consumers may expect they can only use E15 if they have a flex-fuel car rather than all new cars beginning with model year 2001 as approved by the Environmental Protection Agency. The confusion could be further compounded due to metropolitan cities having different requirements than other parts of the country, meaning that in Milwaukee County, for example, E15 labeling remains the same while in the rest of the state it must be labeled as a flex-fuel. The labeling change is part of the Reid Vapor Pressure regulation that keeps E15 from being sold during June 1-September 15 in many parts of the country.