Iowa’s E15 Sales Exploded to a New Record During the Pandemic

While gasoline demand saw pressure during the pandemic, Iowa had a big year for E-15 sales. The Iowa Department of Revenue reported the sale of E-15 jumped 24-percent last year, which set a new record in the state.

While gasoline demand saw intense pressure during the COVID-19 pandemic with fewer drivers being on the road, Iowa had a big year for E-15 sales.

The Iowa Department of Revenue reported the sale of E-15 jumped 24-percent last year, which set a new record in the state.

Iowa retailers sold more than 60-million gallons of E-15 in 2020. That’s up more than 2-million gallons from 2019. The 2020 total is also more than double the 2017 volume of E-15 sales.

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