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Three-quarters of registered voters support expanding the availability of the lower-cost E15 fuel blend and more than seven in ten back federal legislation allowing its sale year-round, according to a recent survey conducted by Morning Consult for the Renewable Fuels Association. RFA has polled voter opinions on E15 every quarter for the past several years, and the June results represent new record highs for E15 support.
Only 11 percent of those surveyed expressed opposition to making E15 more widely available and to federal year-round E15 legislation.
“The message from voters is unmistakable: Americans want lower-cost options at the pump, and they see E15 as part of the solution,” said RFA President and CEO Geoff Cooper. “The Senate has a clear opportunity to deliver what voters want by making E15 available year-round, nationwide. The House has already passed year-round E15 legislation, and President Trump has repeatedly called on Congress to make this a priority. Now, it’s time to finish the job of tearing down outdated regulatory barriers and giving families access to a lower-cost, cleaner-burning fuel option when they need it most.”
Cooper noted that E15 is supported strongly by registered voters in both major parties who responded to the poll. Expanding E15 availability is supported by 75 percent of Republicans and 77 percent of Democrats, and year-round E15 legislation is backed by 73 percent in both parties.
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This strong support for higher ethanol blends extends to E85 Flex Fuel as well, with more than two-thirds of voters believing it important for the federal government to promote the production and sale of Flex Fuel Vehicles. Further, 57 percent would be interested in acquiring an FFV as their next vehicle, compared to only 43 percent for electric vehicles.
The poll was conducted by Morning Consult on behalf of RFA. It surveyed 2,039 registered voters from June 23-25. The poll’s margin of error is 2 percent. Click here for an earlier release on additional results from the same survey that showed record support for the Renewable Fuel Standard.
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