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Trump Administration Drops 2031 Fleet Target to 34.5 MPG

9/2/2026

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President Donald Trump’s administration will eliminate rules that would raise fleet fuel-economy to 50 mpg by 2031.
The administration plans a new fleet-average target of 34.5 mpg for 2031.
Federal Highway Administration data show the 2024 fleet average was 27.2 mpg.
Trump and allies say rising new-car prices, about $50,000, result from safety and fuel-efficiency rules.

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President Donald Trump’s administration will eliminate rules that would raise fleet fuel-economy to 50 mpg by 2031.
The administration plans a new fleet-average target of 34.5 mpg for 2031.
Federal Highway Administration data show the 2024 fleet average was 27.2 mpg.
Trump and allies say rising new-car prices, about $50,000, result from safety and fuel-efficiency rules.