This week celebrates fifth anniversary of E15 in the market

In Washington, five years ago this week, 15% ethanol (E15) blends debuted in the marketplace, offering consumers a new lower-cost, higher-octane fuel option at the pump.

On July 10, 2012, Kansas became the first in the nation to offer E15. Since that time, the growth of E15 availability has expanded, with nearly 900 stations in 29 states currently offering the fuel blend.

Since the first gallon of E15 was pumped five years ago, more than 1 billion trouble-free miles have been driven on the fuel. Not a single verified case of misfueling, “engine damage,” or inferior performance has been reported.