EPA Will Loosen Summertime Fuel Emissions Rules to Increase the US Gas Supply
The change will add hundreds of thousands of barrels a day to the market and gives Texas, Arizona and California 20-day state waivers.
- On Thursday, the Environmental Protection Agency announced it will end summer-blend gasoline requirements two weeks early, allowing sales of 10% ethanol gasoline with higher vapor pressure starting September 1.
- President Donald Trump's administration framed the decision as critical to boost fuel supply and lower costs, with pump prices averaging $4.10 per gallon compared to about $3.13 a year ago.
- The Agency also granted 20-day waivers for state-level fuel rules in Texas, Arizona, and California, with federal waivers remaining effective through September 15.
- Tom Kloza, chief energy adviser at Gulf Oil, noted the impact might be limited unless New York and New Jersey also agree to waive their own state-level fuel controls.
- Federal officials will monitor regional inventories and remain prepared to extend waivers through subsequent actions if necessary to ensure adequate supplies for consumers after September 15.
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EPA ends summer-gas rules early to lower U.S. pump prices - Regional Media News
(The Center Square) - The Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday issued a temporary emergency waiver that allows nationwide sales of winter-grade gasoline two weeks early in an effort to increase American fuel supplies. The emergency fuel waiver, issued by the Environmental Protection Agency in consultation with the Department of Energy, will permit the nationwide sale of higher-volatility E10 and E15 gasoline blends beginning Sept. 1, whic…
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EPA ends summer-gas rules early to lower U.S. pump prices
(The Center Square) - The Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday issued a temporary emergency waiver that allows nationwide sales of winter-grade gasoline two weeks early in an effort to increase American fuel supplies.
NEW – The EPA is allowing winter-grade gasoline two weeks early under an emergency waiver, as gas prices near $4.10 a gallon amid the Iran war.
NEW – The EPA is allowing winter-grade gasoline two weeks early under an emergency waiver, as gas prices near $4.10 a gallon amid the Iran war. — Disclose.tv (@disclosetv) August 20, 2026
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