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EPA will loosen summertime fuel emissions rules to increase the US gas supply
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· August 20, 2026
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Key points The change affects E10-blend fuel, which contains up to 10% ethanol. The Environmental Protection Agency made this announcement on Thursday.
Fuel supply in the US is expected to increase due to a rule change. The Environmental Protection Agency made this announcement on Thursday.
The change affects E10-blend fuel, which contains up to 10% ethanol. Typically, a special blend is used during summer to reduce ozone emissions.
This change will happen earlier than usual, according to the announcement, and is expected to increase available gasoline and potentially lower costs, though details are limited.
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Published: August 20, 2026 ·
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