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EPA issues temporary waiver to allow E15 sales nationwide this summer

Temporary emergency waiver permits nationwide summer sales of higher‑ethanol E15 to ease smog rules amid concerns about oil supply.

Published Mar 25, 2026, 2:26 PM EDT | WFMZZ

The US Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday issued a temporary emergency waiver allowing countrywide summer sales of higher‑ethanol E15 fuel, Administrator Lee Zeldin said. The waiver relaxes certain smog‑control restrictions as the government seeks to address concerns about adequate oil supply.