FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Monte Shaw, Executive Director, 515-225-9242

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                      Press Contact:  Monte Shaw
May 4, 2007                                                                                                             515-252-6249

E85 A Bargain for Consumers As Gas Prices Continue to Rise

E85 in Polk County is 40 - 50 Cents Below Regular Unleaded

JOHNSTON, IA – The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association (IRFA) today urged drivers of flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs) to take advantage of the low price of E85 as regular gasoline prices continue to rise. At the four Polk County stations offering E85, consumers can save 40 to 50 cents per gallon.

“As gasoline prices continue to rise, E85 is a great bargain for Iowa consumers,” stated IRFA’s Executive Director Monte Shaw. “In addition to saving money, consumers can feel good about buying a premium fuel made in Iowa that boosts our economy and protects our environment.”

Polk County E85 Stations*

Station                      Address                                                                    Regular UNL   E85

Dahl’s Fuel               4341 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines                          $2.96               $2.49

Hy-Vee                    665 S. 51st Street, W. Des Moines                           $2.96               $2.49

Kum & Go               1910 SW White Birch Circle, Ankeny                       $2.96               $2.59

Kum & Go               141 S. Jordan Creek Parkway, W. Des Moines        $2.96               $2.59

* Posted prices as of 3:00 pm, May 4th.  Subject to change.

E85 is 85% ethanol and 15% gasoline and can be used in flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs) designed to burn the alternative fuel. A complete list of Iowa’s E85 fueling stations can be found at: www.IowaRFA.org/ethanol_e85refueling.php. A list of FFVs can be found at:  www.IowaRFA.org/ethanol_flex.php.

The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association was formed in 2002 to represent the state’s liquid renewable fuels industry. The trade group fosters the development and growth of the renewable fuels industry in Iowa through education, promotion, legislation and infrastructure development.

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