US EditionTrump administration waives gasoline regulations to address surging fuel prices
The EPA's temporary 20-day waiver starting May 1 aims to lower fuel prices by expanding sales of gasoline blended with up to 15% ethanol nationwide, easing supply disruptions amid the Iran war.
- On Wednesday, the Environmental Protection Agency announced it will temporarily suspend federal anti-smog regulations, allowing nationwide sales of E15 gasoline this summer to combat rising fuel costs.
- Rising fuel costs amid the war with Iran prompted the administration's decision as global crude markets face instability from blocked shipments. This action repeats a strategy used in 2025 and previously under former President Joe Biden.
- American drivers typically save 10 cents to 40 cents per gallon with E15, which is approved for more than 95% of vehicles. As of Wednesday morning, E15 sold at an 8.6% discount versus regular gasoline, per the Renewable Fuels Association.
- While industry groups like the Renewable Fuels Association applauded the move, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig warned against relying on short-term waivers. He urged Congress to pass permanent legislation for year-round E15 access.
- Kenneth Gillingham of the Yale School of the Environment warned the waiver could increase summer ozone and health risks. Meanwhile, some refiners argue emergency measures lack adequate justification, complicating long-term energy policy efforts.
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The U.S. government under President Donald Trump allows the sale of petrol with a higher ethanol content in the summer in the fight against high fuel prices. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will issue an exemption for the fuel E15, the government announced on Wednesday in Washington. This contains 15 percent ethanol and is normally prohibited in the summer months due to the risk of smog formation.According to analysts, the step could re…
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USA TodayUS issues E15 gasoline waiver to ease gas pump prices
A waiver on the sale of E15 gasoline begins May 1, the EPA announced Wednesday.
US Issues Emergency Waiver to Allow Greater Ethanol Content in Gasoline Beginning May 1
HOUSTON—The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a temporary 20-day emergency fuel waiver that will allow nationwide sales of gasoline with higher blends of ethanol beginning May 1 to boost domestic supplies and temper skyrocketing fuel costs rocking the global economy. After “closely monitoring fuel markets for potential supply disruptions that could create extreme and unusual conditions … we foresee potential for a di…
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EPA approves sale of higher ethanol fuel to try to lower gas prices
The Environmental Protection Agency has announced it would allow gas stations to continue selling slightly cheaper E15 this summer in a move that may be good for drivers and corn growers but will likely contribute to air pollution.
EPA approves sale of a higher-ethanol fuel to try to lower gas prices
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said Wednesday that it would temporarily allow widespread sales of a higher ethanol gas blend in a move that they hope will tamp down consumer prices that have soared since the Iran war began. The higher blend has been prohibited in warm weather because of concerns it could worsen smog. “President Trump is unleashing American Energy Dominance, and today’s action will directly lower prices at the pump and …
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