The EPA this week made the decision to deny “gap year” petitions for small refinery exemptions and uphold the intent of the Renewable Fuel Standard.

In July, Southern Illinois Congressman Mike Bost joined his House Biofuels Caucus colleagues in sending a letter to President Trump urging the rejection of 54 “gap year” petitions for SREs.

This decision will ensure that 15 billion gallons of conventional biofuels are blended into the nation’s fuel supply.