Trump EPA Allows Summer Sales of Higher-Ethanol Gasoline

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By Elizabeth Elkin, Ari Natter, and Erin Ailworth

March 25, 2026 at 5:05 PM UTC

Updated on

March 25, 2026 at 5:49 PM UTC

The Trump administration will waive higher-ethanol E15 gasoline from US volatility requirements this summer, expanding sales and delivering a win for corn farmers and biofuels producers.

“Through the waiver, we are fortifying the domestic gasoline supply chain and providing Americans relief at the pumps ahead of the upcoming summer driving season,” Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin said. The agency said in a statement it would give drivers more options and deliver a bigger domestic market for farmers.