What is E85? Complete Guide to Flex Fuel & Ethanol Gasoline
E85 is an ethanol-heavy fuel blend (51-83% ethanol) for flex fuel vehicles. Learn what E85 is, how it differs from regular gas, benefits, drawbacks, and if it's right for your car.
Find E85 flex fuel stations throughout Mississippi. Use the interactive map below to locate stations near you.
E85 availability is limited. Plan ahead and use the route planner for road trips.
Mississippi's 9 E85 stations reveal a clear pattern: they cluster in the northern third of the state, near Memphis, Tennessee. The Gulf Coast, Jackson metro, and most of the state remain E85 deserts.
Mississippi's agricultural heritage centers on cotton and soybeans, not corn. While corn production has grown, the state lacks meaningful ethanol production infrastructure. State support has been minimal—ethanol producer incentives expired in 2015 and were never renewed.
No tax breaks exist for stations offering E85. Current policy focuses on EV infrastructure and natural gas vehicles rather than biofuels.
Kroger dominates Mississippi's E85 market through their fuel centers: Olive Branch and Southaven in the Memphis suburbs, Batesville stations in north-central Mississippi, and scattered coverage in the Jackson metro area including Vicksburg, Byram, and Brandon.
The entire Gulf Coast has zero E85 stations. Biloxi, Gulfport, Pascagoula, and the I-10 corridor from Louisiana to Alabama offer nothing for FFV owners. I-55 has partial coverage, while I-10 has a complete gap along the entire Gulf Coast.
Kroger fuel points can be redeemed on E85 purchases for additional savings. With 291,400 registered FFVs served by just 9 stations, Mississippi offers one of the worst station-to-FFV ratios in America.
Northern Mississippi residents benefit from proximity to the Memphis market. Gulf Coast residents shouldn't expect to use E85 locally—the nearest stations are 200+ miles north. Interstate travelers should fill their tank before entering Mississippi on I-10.
E85 is an ethanol-heavy fuel blend (51-83% ethanol) for flex fuel vehicles. Learn what E85 is, how it differs from regular gas, benefits, drawbacks, and if it's right for your car.
Find out if you can safely mix E85 and regular gasoline in your flex fuel vehicle, what happens if you accidentally use E85, and how FFVs handle mixed fuels.
Learn 5 ways to identify if your vehicle is flex fuel compatible. Check for yellow gas caps, FFV badges, and use your VIN to verify E85 compatibility before filling up.
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