Biodiesel Availability, Not E85, Will Benefit From New Fuel-Blend Mandate

Do not expect 2009’s mandated increase in renewable-fuels use to spark a proliferation of E85 pumps.

Nearly one quarter of the additional biofuels volume has been “carved out” to accommodate production of biodiesel, experts say.

Under the Energy Independence and Security Act, which escalates the total renewable fuel content in gasoline to 36 billion gallons (164 billion L) by 2022, the Environmental Protection Agency announces this week the standard for next year: 11.1 ...