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May 18, 2026
Low-Carbon Fuel Policies Gain Momentum at Federal and State Levels
Federal biofuel mandates and state clean fuel standards are expanding low-carbon transportation fuel markets across the U.S.
Recent developments in the low-carbon fuel sector reflect efforts to expand domestic biofuel production and advance market-based clean fuel programs designed to…Read the full report
Key Takeaways
- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has issued renewable fuel volume obligations for 2026 and 2027 under the RFS program, setting the highest levels in the program’s history.
- New Mexico's Clean Transportation Fuel Program took effect on April 1, 2026, making it the fourth U.S. state to implement a market-based clean fuel standard.
- Hawaii lawmakers have passed legislation to create a market-based program to reduce the carbon intensity of transportation fuels and promote investment in low-carbon fuel technologies.
