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Trump Administration Suspends Anti-Smog Rules to Lower Gas Prices

3/26/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration suspended anti-smog rules on summer gasoline to curb rising fuel prices linked to the Iran conflict.
The Environmental Protection Agency issued emergency waivers for expanded sales of E15 gasoline.
Lee Zeldin, the EPA Administrator, said the move strengthens domestic gasoline supply and relief ahead of summer.
Analysts expect prices to fall by 10–25 cents per gallon, though gains may be limited by the war.

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration suspended anti-smog rules on summer gasoline to curb rising fuel prices linked to the Iran conflict.
The Environmental Protection Agency issued emergency waivers for expanded sales of E15 gasoline.
Lee Zeldin, the EPA Administrator, said the move strengthens domestic gasoline supply and relief ahead of summer.
Analysts expect prices to fall by 10–25 cents per gallon, though gains may be limited by the war.