Montana

POPULATION (2015): 1,032,949

REGISTERED CARS & LIGHT TRUCKS: 1,397,442

ANNUAL GAS CONSUMPTION (2014): 510 Billion GPY

TOTAL RETAIL STATIONS: 514

Maximum E85 use:69 Million GPY
FFVs in use:101,941
E85 stations:0
Flex Station implied demand:+53
Maximum E15 use:410 Million GPY
EPA approved E15 vehicles:1,117,953
E15 Station implied demand:+411

Fuel specifications

Gasoline:

Conventional

Reid Vapor Pressure:

The state requires 9.0 psi RVP gasoline statewide from June 1-September 15.

Contact information for key state regulatory agencies

Department of Weights and Measures, 406-443-3289

State Laws & Incentives

Ethanol Fuel Blend Use Requirement

State government agencies and universities owning or operating motor vehicles capable of using ethanol-blended gasoline must take all reasonable steps to ensure that the operators of those vehicles fuel with ethanol-blended gasoline if it is commercially available within the vehicle's operating area and competitively priced as compared to conventional gasoline. (Reference Montana Code Annotated 2-17-414)

Federal Incentives

Ethanol Infrastructure Grants and Loan Guarantees
The Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) provides grants and loan guarantees to rural (population less than 50K) small businesses to purchase renewable energy systems or make energy efficiency improvements. Eligible renewable energy systems include equipment used to distribute flexible fuels. The maximum grant funding is 25% of project costs and the maximum loan guarantee is $25 million. The program is funded through fiscal year 2018 but is subject to congressional appropriations thereafter. For more information, see the REAP website.

Point of Contact
Office of Rural Development, Business and Cooperative Programs
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Phone: (202) 690-4730
http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/

Ethanol plant direct E85/ethanol sales

Click here for a complete list of domestic ethanol producers and sales contacts for E85/direct ethanol sales

E15/Flex Fuel Profit Estimate
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Montana
AVG STATION (83,400 GPM)
Average Retailer:
New gallons/$$/Mo E15 & Flex: 15,400 $2,600
New Customers/Mo:+1,711 
Additional Merch. Margin from above:$5,000
RINs not applied to reduce price:$740
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TOTAL NEW PROFIT/MO  $8,340
Top Performing Retailer:
New gallons/$$/Mo E15 & Flex:36,500$6,100
New Customers/Mo:+4,058 
Additional Merch. Margin from above:$11,800
RINs not applied to reduce price:$2,100
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TOTAL NEW PROFIT/MO  $20,000

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