Most of the fuel in E85 is ethanol. In the U.S., nearly all fuel ethanol comes from the starch in corn kernels – but not the corn kernels you eat. How corn becomes ethanol Most U.S. ethanol plants use a process called dry milling: Fuel suppliers then transport the ethanol and blend it with gasoline… Continue reading Where Does Ethanol Come From?
In June, we looked at why California gas prices rise every summer. Fall brings another change: gasoline suppliers can begin moving away from the summer blend. That can ease production costs, but it doesn’t always mean an immediate drop at the pump. What changes in the fall Gasoline evaporates more easily in warm weather. Those… Continue reading Why California Gas Prices Change in the Fall
California gasoline prices have again soared above $6 per gallon, putting more financial pressure on commuters and everyday drivers. Consumers are also faced with inflated prices of food and everyday items driven in large part by diesel prices over $8 per gallon. This comes as the California State Senate failed to move AB 2046 by… Continue reading California Kills Legislation to Unlock More Affordable Fuel
California wants to reduce emissions from the fuels used on its roads. One of the ways it works toward that goal is the Low Carbon Fuel Standard, or LCFS. Here’s what the program measures and where E85 fits in. What the Low Carbon Fuel Standard does The California Air Resources Board (CARB) administers the LCFS.… Continue reading How E85 Fits California’s Clean Fuel Goals
When most drivers think about E85, they think about the price on the pump. What many don’t realize is that E85 starts long before it reaches a gas station. Behind every gallon is an agricultural supply chain that supports farmers, producers, fuel terminals, and transportation networks across America. Where ethanol comes from Most ethanol used… Continue reading The Economy Behind E85
Why can two stations supplied by Pearson Fuels have different E85 prices? The short answer is that Pearson Fuels supplies the fuel, but each independently operated station sets the retail price displayed at the pump. How E85 reaches a station Before E85 reaches the pump, it moves through several parts of the fuel supply chain.… Continue reading Why Do E85 Prices Vary from Station to Station?
When a new E85 station opens, drivers see a new fuel option at the pump and a new location on the map. What they don’t see is the work behind the scenes required to keep that station supplied. Delivering E85 to stations across California involves blending, testing, transportation and coordination throughout the fuel supply chain. … Continue reading How E85 Reaches the Pump
Why can two stations supplied by Pearson Fuels have different E85 prices? The short answer is that Pearson Fuels supplies the fuel, but each independently operated station sets the retail price displayed at the pump. How E85 Reaches a Station Before E85 reaches the pump, it moves through several parts of the fuel supply chain.… Continue reading Why Do E85 Prices Vary from Station to Station?
When Pearson Fuels announces a new E85 location, drivers may wonder what that designation means. A Pearson Fuels location is an independently operated gas station that partners with Pearson Fuels to offer E85. Pearson Fuels helps bring E85 to the location and supports its availability. This is simultaneous with the station owner continues managing the… Continue reading What Makes a Gas Station a Pearson Fuels Location?
California gas prices are all over the place and are often high enough to be a meaningful factor in the budget for a trip. If you drive a flex fuel vehicle, that makes E85 worth a second look before your next road trip. Does E85 actually save money? E85 is often priced $1.50 to $2.00… Continue reading What E85 Actually Saves You on a Road Trip
