This certainly doesn’t confirm that statement:
http://www.eia.gov/todayinenergy/prices.cfm
wholesale gasoline 2.59/gal
wholesale ethanol 1.89/gal
Ethanol production enjoys a 51¢ per gallon subsidy. Blenders enjoy a 45¢ per gallon subsidy. Take those away, and you will find ethanol prices exceeding $2.59/gal.