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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 This gasoline contains up to 10% ethanol. The Environmental Protection Agency made this announcement, affecting the sale of a certain type of gasoline.
Fuel supply in the US is expected to increase due to a rule change. The Environmental Protection Agency made this announcement, affecting the sale of a certain type of gasoline. This gasoline contains up to 10% ethanol.
Normally, a specific blend is used during summer to reduce ozone emissions. However, the agency will now allow changes to this blend earlier in the year.
Further details about this change are available from the source, including how it will impact air quality and gasoline availability.
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Published: August 20, 2026 ·
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