Fuel

The federal government issued a regional emergency declaration that waives regulations for truckers carrying residential heating fuel in 10 states, including Iowa. Truck drivers carrying propane, natural gas or heating oil are allowed to exceed the federal limits on driving hours until Jan. 15 due to pipeline disruptions.

Biofuel advocates say the industry is at an inflection point. They’re calling on the new administration to increase ethanol and biodiesel volumes in the country's fuel supply, expand E15 gasoline and clarify tax credits.

Experts weigh in on the week’s news, including a rail workers deal and an explosion at an Iowa alternative fuel plant.

The Renewable Fuel Standard, which requires blending some renewable fuel into gasoline, may be contributing more to climate change than it’s helping.

E-15 at every pump, the 2022 Iowa Caucus, and building a safer snow plow.

Ben Kieffer and his guests have a number of quick conversations about the biggest news stories of the week.

Iowa’s senior U.S. Senator is criticizing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for granting more small refinery exemptions hours before President Joe Biden took office.

Iowa’s senior U.S. senator is warning that any more small refinery environmental exemptions granted in the final days of the Trump presidency would badly harm the biofuels industry.

Iowa’s senior U.S. Senator is calling on President Donald Trump to appoint a new attorney general to replace former Iowa prosecutor Matt Whitaker.…

The Iowa Utilities Board will hear arguments on Thursday morning regarding an emergency motion from a group of 15 landowners who want to keep the Bakken…