So what does this actually look like in the real world? In France (and the other 49 states in America), E85 isn’t a niche fuel — it’s a mainstream option. Drivers pull up to the pump, choose E85 and pay significantly less than they would for gasoline. No confusion. No friction. Just savings. It starts… Continue reading France Figured Out E85; Here’s What California Can Learn
Across France, drivers are converting their vehicles to run on E85 — legally, safely and in high volumes. Yet, in California, that same technology is currently out of reach. As policymakers consider AB 2046, a bill aimed at expanding access to more affordable fuel options and legalizing flex fuel conversion kits, we hope that E85… Continue reading Flex Fuel Conversion Kits: The Technology Already Exists — So Why Can’t Californians Use It?
Gas prices across California have surged well past $5.50 per gallon statewide, more than $1.70 above the national average. Drivers throughout San Diego and the rest of the state are feeling it at every fill-up. News outlets statewide have been covering the rise of gas prices and the affordability of E85 – the lower cost… Continue reading E85 Flex Fuel Gains Statewide Coverage
Gasoline in California routinely tops $5.00 per gallon. In fact, the state hasn’t seen gasoline average below $4.00 per gallon for a month since early 2021. Legislation from California Assemblymember Rhodesia Ransom could bring needed relief to the state’s drivers. AB 2046: Access to Affordable Gas At a Pearson Fuels station in Tracy earlier this… Continue reading California Drivers Could Benefit from New Bill
Drivers in Sacramento will have a limited-time opportunity to save on fuel, as a local station offers E85 for $1.85 per gallon (cash pricing) for 24 hours. The sale begins at 8:00 a.m. on Feb. 4 and runs through 8:00 a.m. Feb. 5. Flex fuel drivers will have a full day to take advantage of… Continue reading Sacramento station offers E85 at $1.85 per gallon for 24 hours
Expanding access to E85 requires careful planning, infrastructure investment and close coordination with station owners and regulatory agencies. Each new E85 station represents months of work designed to ensure more California drivers have access to a reliable, cost-saving fuel option for flex fuel vehicles. New E85 locations are selected based on market need and opportunity.… Continue reading How an E85 Station Comes to Life
Pearson Fuels Expands E85 Network with 69 New Stations in 2025 Pearson Fuels, California’s leading distributor of E85 renewable fuel, announced the opening of 69 new E85 fueling stations in 2025, continuing its commitment to expanding access to affordable, lower-carbon fuel statewide. The 2025 expansion reflects a multi-year growth strategy that has consistently delivered more… Continue reading Pearson Fuels expands E85 network with 69 new stations opened in 2025
As 2025 comes to a close, we’re reflecting on another year of growth for Pearson Fuels and looking ahead to what’s next. This year reinforced what we already know: drivers want affordable fuel options, station owners want dependable partners, and California’s future in fuel depends on solutions that work statewide. Key Celebrations: These milestones reflect… Continue reading Looking Back at 2025: Pearson Fuels’ Growth and What’s Ahead for E85 in 2026
If gas prices in California seem to jump overnight, you’re not imagining it. Small disruptions can cause big price swings — and drivers often get little warning. Here’s what’s really happening and how E85 gives many drivers a way to save when prices spike. Why Gas Prices Spike in California California’s fuel market is more… Continue reading The Real Reason Gas Prices Spike and How E85 Helps
E85 is one of the most affordable and misunderstood fuels on the market. While flex fuel drivers know it can save them money, there are still a few myths that stick around. Let’s clear them up with facts based on how the fuel actually works in California. Myth 1: E85 costs more in the long… Continue reading What Most Drivers Get Wrong About E85
