South Dakota Corn Utilization Council Emphasizes Partnership through First-Ever Unleaded 88 Day

On Saturday, March 29^th, the 88^th day of 2025, The South Dakota Corn Utilization Council (SDCUC) and Kwik Star are emphasizing their partnership with a first of its kind event, Unleaded 88 Day (UNL88 Day), to promote the use of ethanol-blended fuel across eastern South Dakota.

Between 8 AM and 8 PM on Saturday, March 29^th, customers are invited to fill up their gas tanks with Unleaded 88 at any of South Dakota’s 11 Kwik Star locations for just $1.88 per gallon. A money friendly blend with up to 15% ethanol, UNL88 (Unleaded 88) fuel is approved for all cars 2001 and newer -- and American drivers have already logged more than 100 billion miles on it, according to Growth Energy.

“UNL88 Day is a great opportunity for our eastern South Dakota customers to gain a deeper understanding of the benefits of UNL88 fuel and also get a great deal, today and every day, while they're filling up their tank,” Mark Meisner, Vice President of Marketing at Kwik Trip / Kwik Star said. “We are excited to invite both our long-time and soon-to-be first-time customers out to any of our 11 South Dakota locations to get a great deal and celebrate UNL88 Day with us.”