Access requirement to E-15 gasoline

This bill requires Minnesota gas stations to offer E-15 gasoline, which contains 15 percent ethanol, starting in 2028 for new stations and 2030 for existing stations with compatible equipment. Existing stations must sell E-15 from at least one dispenser, while new stations must offer it from at least half of their dispensers. The Department of Agriculture will monitor E-15 supply and prices, and can issue waivers for small businesses with annual sales under $300,000 or for stations with older fuel tanks that would cost more than $100,000 to upgrade. The governor may temporarily adjust these requirements if price differences or unavailability cause economic hardship to retailers.