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EPA Grants Exemptions, Sparks Biofuel Demand Concerns

8/23/2025

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The U.S. EPA granted 63 full and 77 partial exemptions for small oil refineries from biofuel blending mandates, denying 28 requests.
This decision raises concerns about its impact on biofuel demand and agricultural markets.
The agency intends to propose a reallocation plan to mitigate these effects.
There is a backlog of waiver requests dating back to 2016, with 13 still pending.

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Story summary

The U.S. EPA granted 63 full and 77 partial exemptions for small oil refineries from biofuel blending mandates, denying 28 requests.
This decision raises concerns about its impact on biofuel demand and agricultural markets.
The agency intends to propose a reallocation plan to mitigate these effects.
There is a backlog of waiver requests dating back to 2016, with 13 still pending.