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E15 expands in North Carolina

Sheetz—a major retail gas station chain in the Mid-Atlantic region—has announced that 60 of its locations in North Carolina will offer E15 by the spring of 2016.

Bob Dinneen, president and CEO of the Renewable Fuels Association, commended Sheetz on its E15 commitment. Dinneen calls Sheetz decision to give drivers access to additional fuel options “invigorating”.

This announcement comes on the heels of E15’s expansion into 15 states. Dinneen says more states are expected to join the list as the higher-level fuel blend continues to grow and offer consumers additional fuel choice.

E15 is approved by the EPA for use in vehicles 2001 and newer, as well as all flex-fuel vehicles. RFA says E15 has also been given the green light by approximately 70 percent of automakers for use in their new model year 2015 vehicles and flex-fuel vehicles.