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‘Balanced Growth:’ EPA Finalizes Renewable Fuel Standard Final Rule

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WASHINGTON — The U.S. EPA announced it has finalized the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) “Set 2” final rule that will realign the program to increase the use of American biofuels, a move expected to “put American farmers first” and help promote American energy independence. The RFS program, “Set 2” establishes the renewable fuel volume requirements for 2026 and 2027 at the highest levels in program ...
The EPA's finalized RFS "Set 2" rule aims to increase the use of American biofuels, particularly ethanol, biodiesel, and renewable diesel. The rule sets record high volume requirements for 2026 and 2027, with an estimated $3-4 billion increase in net farm income and a potential reduction of 300,000 barrels per day in foreign oil dependence. The EPA is also reallocating SRE volumes for 2023-2025 to restore previously lost demand. Patterns detected: ARC-0043 M...