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Trump Administration Unveils Ambitious 2023 Biofuels Proposal

6/14/2025

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The Trump administration proposes a historic 24.02 billion gallons of biofuels for 2023 to enhance U.S. production and decrease imports.
The EPA plans a 67% increase in biomass-based diesel requirements by 2026.
The proposal aims to support American farmers and modify the Renewable Fuel Standard program.
Stricter regulations will be implemented for tracking compliance on imported biofuels and foreign feedstocks.
The plan omits addressing past exemptions for small refineries from quotas.

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The Trump administration proposes a historic 24.02 billion gallons of biofuels for 2023 to enhance U.S. production and decrease imports.
The EPA plans a 67% increase in biomass-based diesel requirements by 2026.
The proposal aims to support American farmers and modify the Renewable Fuel Standard program.
Stricter regulations will be implemented for tracking compliance on imported biofuels and foreign feedstocks.
The plan omits addressing past exemptions for small refineries from quotas.