Supplemental Review of the Oil Pipeline Index Level
Published Date: 11/25/2025
Proposed Rule
Summary
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has decided to stop changing the formula that sets yearly price limits for oil pipelines until June 30, 2026. This means oil pipeline companies won’t see any new rate ceiling changes based on the proposed updates, keeping things steady for now. The withdrawal takes effect immediately, so no new costs or rate changes will happen from this review.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Index Rulemaking Withdrawn — Stability to 6/30/2026
If you operate an oil pipeline, FERC withdrew the supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking on November 25, 2025 and terminated the rulemaking that would have amended the index level for the period July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2026. That means no new formula changes or new rate ceiling changes will be made from this review and the current index remains effective through June 30, 2026.
Shippers' Request for Lower Index Denied
If you are a shipper or purchaser of oil pipeline transportation, FERC declined to adopt the Supplemental NOPR on November 25, 2025 and therefore did not implement the proposed lower index level or related remedies in this review. As a result, rates will not change as a result of this rulemaking before June 30, 2026.
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