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Trump Administration Mandates Oil Refiners Compensate Biofuel Waivers

2/26/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration plans to require large oil refiners to compensate at least half of biofuel blending obligations waived under the Small Refinery Exemption.
The move could raise costs for larger refiners while boosting demand for blending credits and supporting the biofuel industry.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has signaled a preference to reallocate at least 50% of waived volumes, following a backlog totaling over 2 billion gallons.

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration plans to require large oil refiners to compensate at least half of biofuel blending obligations waived under the Small Refinery Exemption.
The move could raise costs for larger refiners while boosting demand for blending credits and supporting the biofuel industry.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has signaled a preference to reallocate at least 50% of waived volumes, following a backlog totaling over 2 billion gallons.