“Illinois drivers are already paying their fair share in motor fuel taxes and that amount is set to go up July 1st” said Nate Harris, CEO of the Illinois Fuel and Retail Association. “With the motor fuel tax rates tied to inflation, Illinois businesses and consumers are the main source of funding for building and fixing the State’s transportation infrastructure.”

“The Illinois Fuel and Retail Association thanks Governor Pritzker for his efforts to protect Illinois consumers, especially those in Southern Illinois who would have experienced supply issues and increased prices.” said Nate Harris, CEO and Vice President of the Illinois Fuel and Retail Association (IFRA). “Terminals in Norris City, Illinois and Cape Girardeau, Missouri were going to be under intense storage capacity issues dealing with minimum order requirements of this boutique fuel. This request to include E10 in any emergency E15 federal waiver will allow gas stations, fuel distributors, bulk storage facilities and terminal operators the needed time to prepare for a statewide switch from 9.0 psi to 7.8 psi.”