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A U.S. appeals court denied an attempt to keep E15 from reaching consumers Tuesday. The U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia found that the American Petroleum Institute and the Engine Products Group did not have standing in their case. The court reasoning said “they cannot show that their members have suffered or are threatened with suffering a relevant injury,” due to E15. Growth Energy successfully sought a waiver from the EPA in 2009 to allow retailers and consumers to choose E15 – a blend of up to 15 percent ethanol. EPA granted the waiver in 2011 for all 2001 and newer motor vehicles.

Growth Energy CEO Tom Buis stated the decision was “another victory for ethanol and the American motorist.” Further, he said “This decision is important because it continues to uphold the choice and savings for the American motorist with E15.”

Source:  NAFB News

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