FERCProposed Rule

Five-Year Review of the Oil Pipeline Index

EnergyTransportation

Summary

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is reviewing how it tracks and measures oil pipeline performance every five years to ensure the index remains accurate and useful. This review helps the government monitor whether oil pipelines are operating safely and efficiently, which can affect energy prices and supply reliability for American consumers.

Key Points

  • 1FERC is conducting a scheduled five-year review of its Oil Pipeline Index, which measures how well oil pipelines are performing
  • 2The index helps regulators track pipeline safety, efficiency, and reliability across the country
  • 3The public has until January 15, 2026 to submit comments on whether the current index is working well or needs changes
  • 4Updates to the index could affect how pipelines are regulated and monitored in the future
  • 5Better pipeline monitoring can help ensure stable energy supply and potentially affect gas prices for consumers

Key Dates

Published

November 24, 2025

Comment Deadline

January 15, 2026

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