Rep. Khanna Introduces Bill to Ban Gasoline Exports When Prices Top $3.12 per Gallon
The Gasoline Export Ban Act of 2026 is in the early stages of the legislative process. It was sent to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs on April 13, 2026, and the committee must review it before it can move forward. The bill is not actively moving because it has not received a committee vote since its introduction.
This bill faces strong opposition from the energy industry and lawmakers who support free trade. It currently lacks the broad support needed to pass both chambers of Congress.
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Reintroduced
Reintroduced from H.R. 10531 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 10531 (118th) →Scores run from -100 (strongly harmful) to +100 (strongly beneficial) for each group, combining impact, certainty, scope, and duration ratings of 1-5. How impact scoring works
Small gas station owners and fuel distributors could see mixed effects. If the ban successfully lowers wholesale gasoline costs, their input costs drop, but margins could also compress if retail prices fall. Smaller refiners that rely on export markets for revenue could face reduced demand for their products during ban periods.
“the President shall prohibit the exportation of gasoline produced in the United States during any period described in subsection (d).”
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Introduced in House
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Gasoline Export Ban Act of 2026
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