API Statement on EPA’s Final RFS Volumes for 2026–2027

WASHINGTON, March 27, 2026 - The American Petroleum Institute (API) today issued the following statement from Vice President of Downstream Policy Will Hupman issued the following statement on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's final Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) "Set 2" rule establishing volume obligations for 2026 and 2027:

"API appreciates EPA's efforts to provide clarity on Renewable Fuel Standard volumes for 2026 and 2027 and supports obligations that reflect current market conditions. However, reallocating volumes from Small Refinery Exemptions distorts the marketplace, rewarding exempted refineries while disadvantaging the majority of refiners who are not exempted. This highlights the need for legislative reform to ensure the RFS delivers certainty, supports investment, and maintains a reliable fuel supply."

During the development of the final rule, API led a coalition of stakeholders - including agriculture, ethanol, and biofuels interests - to provide volume recommendations to EPA on the path forward for the Renewable Fuel Standard.

The American Petroleum Institute (API) represents all segments of America's oil and natural gas industry, supporting nearly 11 million U.S. jobs. With approximately 600 members, API companies produce, process, and distribute the majority of the nation's energy. Founded in 1919, API has developed over 800 standards to enhance operational and environmental safety, efficiency, and sustainability.

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