Grassley: “Drivers are Demanding E15 with Their Pocketbooks,” Calls on Congress to Pass Permanent Legislation

Floor Remarks by Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa Senate President Pro Tempore “Drivers Demand E15 with Their Pocketbooks” Wednesday, July 22, 2026 VIDEO Once again, I’m here to educate my colleagues about the necessity for passing the ethanol issue of E15 in this Congress. As Iowa families are going on their summer vacations and people visit or pass through my home state, we’re seeing the evidence in Iowa that drivers are demanding E15 with their pocketbooks. New data f rom the Iowa Department of Revenue shows Iowa drivers purchased 47 million gallons of E15 in May. This is a new monthly record. That puts E15 on track to be about 50% of all gasoline sales in Iowa in 2026, up from 27% last year. Drivers know that E15 delivers lower costs for families, saving them up to 40 cents per gallon. This can be hundreds of dollars per year, giving working families more money for groceries, housing and necessities. When Iowans are allowed to make choices at the pump, more are choosing E15. The growth of E15 in Iowa shows that American consumers want this chance to save money. This is another reason why the Senate must pass year-round E15, putting $14 billion more in the pockets of farmers with increased price of corn. -30-