US EditionTrump administration waives gasoline regulations to address surging fuel prices
The EPA's 20-day waiver, starting May 1, allows nationwide E15 sales to ease fuel shortages and high prices amid the Iran war, with potential extensions possible.
- 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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EPA waives summer ethanol fuel restrictions in push to ease pump pains
The Environmental Protection Agency announced that it had issued a temporary waiver allowing the sale of higher-ethanol gasoline at gas stations this summer. The move is an attempt to help lower consumer gas prices as the war in Iran continues to drive them higher. Called E15, the higher-ethanol blend contains 15% ethanol, while most gas is blended with 10% ethanol. Federal regulations ban the sale of E15 in nearly half of the country during sum…
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