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EPA allows winter-grade gasoline sales two weeks early to ease pump prices

Agency issued a temporary emergency waiver to allow winter‑grade gasoline sales earlier than scheduled to boost supplies.

Published Aug 21, 2026, 1:20 PM EDT | WFMZZ

The Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday issued a temporary emergency waiver permitting nationwide sales of winter‑grade gasoline two weeks earlier than usual. The move is intended to increase American fuel supplies and help reduce pump prices.