API Applauds House Passage of Legislation for Year-Round E15 and SRE Reforms, Urges Senate to Act

WASHINGTON, May 13, 2026 - The American Petroleum Institute (API) today issued the following statement from President and CEO Mike Sommers on the bipartisan passage of the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act (H.R. 1346), which would allow nationwide, year-round sales of E15 and provide targeted reforms to the Small Refinery Exemption (SRE) process under the Renewable Fuel Standard.

"As Americans continue to face pressure from rising energy costs, this bill delivers greater certainty for consumers while expanding choices at the pump. We thank Representatives Adrian Smith, Randy Feenstra, Stephanie Bice, and Michelle Fischbach for their leadership and urge the Senate to build on this momentum by passing similar legislation that strengthens the U.S. fuel supply and expands consumer choice."

API joined a broad coalition of energy producers, small refiners, biofuel stakeholders, agriculture groups, fuel retailers, and equipment manufacturers in urging lawmakers to advance this legislation, highlighting how a holistic and balanced approach to E15 improves consumer choice and market certainty while supporting reliable, affordable fuel supply.

The legislation expands choice at the pump by enabling nationwide, year-round access to E15 and eliminating seasonal barriers and a patchwork of state requirements. It allows-but does not mandate-retailers to offer E15, while preserving E10 availability for consumers.

The American Petroleum Institute (API) represents all segments of America's oil and natural gas industry, supporting nearly 11 million U.S. jobs. With approximately 600 members, API companies produce, process, and distribute the majority of the nation's energy. Founded in 1919, API has developed over 800 standards to enhance operational and environmental safety, efficiency, and sustainability.

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