Iowa RFA calling on state legislators to extend and modernize fuel taxes for higher blends

In Iowa, the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association is calling on state legislators to pass House File 2279 and Senate File 2403 that would extend and modernize fuel tax differentials for E15 and higher ethanol blends and B11 and higher biodiesel blends, which are set to expire on June 30, 2020. With the passage of either bill, Iowa will not only continue to support renewable fuels but put millions of dollars back into the Road Use Tax Fund each year for vital infrastructure projects.

Since the first fuel tax differential bill was passed, which included E10, Iowa has seen E10 and B11 and higher biodiesel blends go from niche fuels to making up 86% and 57% of sales in 2019 respectively. Because of this success, the new fuel tax differential modernizes the ethanol side of the policy by applying it to E15 and higher blends, making millions of dollars available for road and bridge repairs.