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Today, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) released the following statement after he voted in favor of legislation for year-round E-15 sales through H.R. 1346, the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act:

“As a proud Member of the House GOP Rural Domestic Energy Council, I’m fighting to put Missouri farmers, rural communities, and American drivers first,” said Congressman Mark Alford. “I’ve heard from many hardworking Missouri families about how the pain at the pump is making everyday activities unaffordable. Allowing the nationwide, year round sale of E15 blends would address the supply crunch that is driving up gas prices while creating new markets for Missouri farmers—a real win-win. That’s why I was proud to support the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act to do just that.”

Year-round E-15 will deliver real results for Missouri and America:

• Saves drivers an average of 15–40 cents per gallon

• Creates a permanent market for American corn growers

• Supports more than 120,000 new jobs and adds $66 billion to the U.S. economy

• Reduces dependence on foreign oil by using homegrown energy

• Keeps energy dollars in rural communities instead of sending them overseas

• Provides fuel retailers the stability they need to invest in E-15 pumps

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