Iowa Approves 33 Grants to Expand Biofuel Infrastructure for E15 at Retailers

The Iowa Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program Board approved 33 grants to enhance biofuel infrastructure at fuel retailers across 25 counties. The funding totals over $2.12 million and aims to increase the availability of E15. Key recipients include LAK LLC, RP Brothers LLC, and Molo Oil Co., among others. Since 2006, the program has invested over $72 million, matched by $280 million from retailers. Iowa mandates E15 sales at most retailers, with over 1,100 currently offering it and more planned by 2026.

Published Mar 21, 2026

The Iowa Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program Board approved 33 grants, totaling over $2.12 million, to support biofuel infrastructure projects at fuel retailers in 25 counties. Key funding recipients include LAK LLC, RP Brothers LLC, and Molo Oil Co.

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The program has invested over $72 million since 2006, matched by more than $280 million from retailers. Iowa is the first state to require most fuel retailers to sell E15, with over 1,100 currently selling it and plans for more than 150 additional retailers to offer it by the end of 2026.