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EPA Reallocates All Small Refinery Biofuel Exemptions

By Drooid · Oct 15, 2026, 12:36 AM UTC · How we work

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Lee Zeldin Reallocates Biofuel

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced reallocation of all biofuel exemptions from small refineries to other producers.
Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-IA) praised the rule, noting it reflects a 100 % reallocation she secured in August.
The proposal aims to preserve renewable-fuel demand and protect Iowa corn and soybean markets.
Iowa farmer Joshua Manske called the reallocation a “Band-Aid” and noted EPA comments close Dec 4.

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Lee Zeldin Reallocates Biofuel

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced reallocation of all biofuel exemptions from small refineries to other producers.
Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-IA) praised the rule, noting it reflects a 100 % reallocation she secured in August.
The proposal aims to preserve renewable-fuel demand and protect Iowa corn and soybean markets.
Iowa farmer Joshua Manske called the reallocation a “Band-Aid” and noted EPA comments close Dec 4.

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