IRFA - Iowa Renewable Fuels Association
03/27/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 03/27/2026 13:08
IRFA Applauds Trump Administration’s Robust RFS Blending Levels for 2026-2027
President Trump Unveiled Latest Renewable Fuels Standard Rules at White House Event with Farmers
Press Contact: Colin Gorton
319-423-0912
WEST DES MOINES, IA - Farmers and renewable fuel producers gathered for an agriculture celebration at the White House today, where President Donald Trump announced historic Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) blending levels for 2026 and 2027.
The RFS blending levels finalized today were the largest ever, including 15 billion gallons for conventional renewable fuels like ethanol and over 5 billion gallons for biomass-based diesel like biodiesel.
"Today's RFS levels are a strong step forward for renewable fuel producers and farmers," stated IRFA Executive Director Monte Shaw. "President Trump and the EPA are to be commended for getting the RFS back on track. The RFS remains a powerful source of demand for Iowa corn and soybeans, while promoting American energy security."
In addition to setting blending levels, the RFS rule finalized plans to reallocate 70% of refinery exemptions (SREs) granted for the 2023-2025 compliance years. In addition, the rule prospectively reallocated 100% of the expected SREs for 2026-2027. If not reallocated, SREs reduce the RFS blending levels and undermine renewable fuels demand.
"While we're disappointed that the rule failed to fully reallocate the refinery exemptions from the 2023-2025 compliance years, it would be unfair not to acknowledge that the Trump administration inherited an SRE mess and worked hard with all parties to find a balanced solution," stated Shaw. "We also appreciate President Trump and the EPA prospectively accounting for SREs going forward, which puts the RFS on a stable path for the future."
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The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association represents the state's liquid renewable fuels industry and works to foster its growth. Iowa is the nation's leader in renewable fuels production with 42 ethanol refineries capable of producing over 5 billion gallons annually - including 34 million gallons of annual cellulosic ethanol production capacity - and 8 biodiesel facilities with the capacity to produce 408 million gallons annually. For more information, visit the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association website at: www.IowaRFA.org.
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