HR 1346 (Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act) passed the House on April 29, 2026 via a closed rule. The bill amends the Clean Air Act to allow year-round sale of E15 gasoline by extending the RVP waiver from E10 to E15. This removes a major seasonal regulatory barrier for ethanol producers, expanding the addressable market for ethanol-blended fuels by an estimated 500-800 million gallons annually. The bill now moves to the Senate where companion bill S.593 has been introduced.
→ Simplifies terminal operations by removing the need to switch between E10 and E15 blends seasonally. Reduces inventory carrying costs and logistical complexity for terminal operators handling ethanol-blended fuels.
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