Ethanol Blend Tax Refund

Retailers that sell ethanol fuel blends containing at least 15% ethanol (E15) are eligible for a tax refund of $0.05 per gallon. For more information, including how to apply, see the South Dakota Department of Revenue  Motor Fuel Excise Tax website.

An ethanol blend is defined as a blended motor fuel containing ethyl alcohol that is at least 99% pure, derived from agricultural products, and blended exclusively with gasoline.

(Reference South Dakota Statutes 10-47B-3 and 10-47B-192)