Lawmakers Urge Administration to Reaffirm Biofuel Commitments and RFS Integrity

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What happened

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A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers, including Nikki Budzinski, signed a letter to Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin and Energy Secretary Chris Wright. They urged the administration to reaffirm its commitment to the biofuel sector and called for a supplemental rule by October 16, 2026. This rule is intended to protect the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) biofuel volume requirements for 2026 and 2027.

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Why it matters

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Lawmakers warned that policy uncertainty could harm farmers, producers, and consumers across the biofuel supply chain. They argued that maintaining strong demand is essential to support competitive commodity prices and sustain manufacturing jobs. The group also noted that higher-blend fuels, such as Department of Energy and B20 biodiesel, offer cost savings for motorists.

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Who's involved

Nikki BudzinskiLed the letter urging the administration to reaffirm biofuel policy commitments.
Lee ZeldinRecipient of the letter as Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.
Chris WrightRecipient of the letter as Energy Secretary.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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IowaSpeculative
RFS stability might support competitive commodity prices for growers in rural communities in Iowa.
DyersvilleSpeculative
RFS stability could maintain confidence and demand for biofuel producers and plants in the supply chain.

Coverage

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