EPA Hosts Hearing on 2026-2027 Renewable Fuel Standards and Waivers
Published Date: 6/17/2025
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Summary
The EPA is hosting a virtual public hearing on July 8, 2025, to talk about new rules for renewable fuels in 2026 and 2027. They’re also considering easing some 2025 biofuel requirements to keep things flexible. This affects fuel producers and could impact fuel prices and environmental goals, so it’s a big deal for businesses and consumers alike.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
New RFS Standards for 2026–2027
The EPA proposed new Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) rules for 2026 and 2027 (proposal announced June 13, 2025). You could see changes that affect fuel producers and may change fuel prices and environmental outcomes; the agency held a virtual hearing on July 8, 2025 (with an extra session July 9, 2025 if needed).
Partial Waiver of 2025 Cellulosic Requirement
The EPA is considering a partial waiver of the 2025 cellulosic biofuel volume requirement to ease some 2025 biofuel obligations and keep flexibility. If you are a fuel producer, this would reduce the 2025 cellulosic volume obligation that applies to producers.
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