Renewable Fuel Standard Program: Standards for 2026 and 2027, Partial Waiver of 2025 Cellulosic Biofuel Volume Requirement, and Other Changes
Summary
The EPA is proposing new rules for how much biofuel (fuel made from plants and organic materials) must be mixed into gasoline and diesel across the United States for 2026 and 2027. The rule also temporarily reduces requirements for a specific type of advanced biofuel called cellulosic biofuel for 2025, recognizing that the industry hasn't developed this fuel source as quickly as expected.
Key Points
- 1Oil refineries and fuel blenders will need to meet new minimum requirements for blending renewable fuels into gasoline and diesel sold to consumers in 2026 and 2027.
- 2The EPA is lowering the 2025 requirement for cellulosic biofuel (made from plant waste and wood) because there isn't enough being produced yet, even though long-term goals remain ambitious.
- 3This affects gas prices and fuel availability for everyday drivers, as well as farmers, biofuel producers, and oil companies.
- 4The public has until November 1, 2025 to submit comments on the proposed rule before the EPA makes a final decision.
- 5The regulation aims to reduce dependence on petroleum, lower greenhouse gas emissions, and support the growing biofuel industry.
Key Dates
September 18, 2025
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