(NEXSTAR) — As it has in recent years, the Environmental Protection Agency announced Monday that it would allow the sale of E15 gasoline in the U.S. through the summer, which could have an impact on your next trip to the pumps.

Typically, E15, which is sometimes called unleaded 88, could not be sold between May and mid-September. This was due to concerns that using it could increase smog during the summer months.

Since 2022, however, the EPA has been issuing short-term waivers that allowed the sale of E15 through summer nationwide. Last year, the EPA expanded year-round sales to eight Midwestern states: Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.

Monday’s announcement from the EPA is intended to give consumers more choices at the pump, including a lower-cost option, while increasing demand for corn, according to the Trump administration.

Is E15 cheaper?

Yes, E15, or unleaded 88, is typically more affordable. This is........

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