The Kroger Co. today announced it will begin selling E85 ethanol fuel at stations in central Ohio beginning in August.

E85 flexible fuel vehicles can use both traditional gasoline and E85, which is a blend of 15 percent gasoline and 85 percent ethanol, a renewable, domestic fuel. Using this type of fuel may reduce greenhouse gases and the nation's dependence on petroleum.

The first Kroger fuel station in Ohio to offer E85 fuel is located at 7000 East Broad Street in Columbus, Ohio. The alternative fuel will be available at that site in August.

The company is making station improvements needed to offer E85 in Ohio and plans to offer E85 at more Kroger fuel centers as consumer demand grows. Specific locations throughout central Ohio, Dayton, Cincinnati and Toledo will be announced as they come on line.

Kroger launched E85 fuel stations in Texas last month and is exploring additional opportunities to offer customers E85 fuel throughout the U.S. Kroger Plus Card customers will enjoy the additional per gallon savings offered on all types of fuel.