A group of lawmakers focused on rural energy has floated a proposal to allow E15 fuel during the summer months, a move that could broaden fuel options for consumers and support the ethanol industry. The proposal comes as part of ongoing discussions around the farm bill, with rural energy stakeholders seeking to expand the use of ethanol blends in the transportation sector. The proposal would permit the sale of E15 fuel, which contains 15% ethanol, during the summer, though no specific dates or regulatory details were provided in the announcement. If adopted, the measure could increase demand for ethanol, potentially boosting production and supporting rural economies, while also offering consumers a lower-carbon fuel option.