(June 20, 2013) Washington, D.C. -- Bob Dinneen, President and CEO of the Renewable Fuels Association, comments on Senator Barrasso’s legislation to repeal the Renewable Fuel Standard.

“Senator Barrasso’s proposed legislation to repeal the RFS may serve the oil and gas interests in Wyoming, but it is bad for consumers, bad for the environment, and bad for America. The RFS has proven its worth time and time again. It creates jobs, reduces America’s dependence on foreign oil, lowers the price of gasoline, and - most importantly - gives consumers choice at the pump. Choice matters. Consumers want options and the ability to make their own informed decision. Right now, we are fighting tooth and nail to introduce more choice into a market that is dominated by the petroleum industry. Repealing the RFS is not the answer because the problem lies with the lack of choice caused by market domination by the petroleum monopoly. I promise you, Senator Barrasso’s proposal will never become law because it is the wrong policy for America, and we will continue fighting for the RFS until the cows come home.”