Fuels Policy

The American Automobile Association’s call to halt the sale of gasoline containing 15 percent ethanol, also known as E15, prompted a number of claims from Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Bob Dinneen.

The administration’s backward energy policy is not helping to reduce gasoline prices and the proposed $85 billion tax increase on America’s oil and natural gas industry could result in less oil and natural gas for consumers, higher energy costs and the stifling of job creation while increasing the volatility of gasoline markets. This document demonstrates how the administration’s counter-productive approach to energy policy is at odds with the administration’s own “all-of-the-above” statements.

The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 significantly increased the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS).

API Comments to EPA’s proposed rule establishing the volumetric requirements of the Renewable Fuels Standard for 2012.

A Letter to EPA Administrator Jackson in response to a recent letter to EPA from the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers. API identifies erroneous claims from the auto industry in calling for reduced sulfur standards in gasoline.

API comments to the Northeast States for Coordinated Air Use Management on the economic analysis of a Low Carbon Fuel Standard in the Northeast. API identifies the deficiencies of the NESCAUM report and issues relating to the implementation of a cost-ineffective, nontransparent and infeasible mandate.

A letter to EPA Administrator Jackson urging EPA to consider the impacts of new regulations on the refining industry and to use a robust economic and supply analysis to justify the new rules.

A report by Baker and O'Brien, Inc. that examines the potential supply and cost impacts of lower sulfur, lower RVP gasoline standards currently being considered by EPA.

Several states have considered legislation that requires the availability of gasoline without ethanol. API opposes these restrictions that conflict with the federal Renewable Fuels Standard.

The Midwestern Governors Association is proposing a process whereby states can participate in a regional uniform Low Carbon Fuel Standard.