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EPA eases Biden-era refrigerant rules to curb grocery and business costs

Agency says rollbacks will lower grocery prices and reduce compliance costs for businesses.

Published May 21, 2026, 3:00 PM EDT | WFMZZ

The Environmental Protection Agency is slashing some refrigerant regulations that were finalized during the Biden administration. The agency says the changes are intended to reduce grocery costs for Americans and lower compliance costs for businesses.