Fuel STAR Act of 2026
Rep. Arrington Introduces Fuel STAR Act to Cap Biofuel Mandates and Help Small Refineries
The Fuel STAR Act of 2026 is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently introduced and sent to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce for review. No further actions are scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
The bill faces a tough path because it cuts back on some biofuel requirements that are popular in rural states while also blocking credits for electric vehicles.
Key Points
Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
Corn and biofuel crop farmers face a mixed picture. The cap on conventional biofuel volumes could limit future growth in ethanol demand, which could hurt crop prices. However, the year-round E15 provision opens new market access that could boost ethanol consumption. The net effect depends on whether current mandated volumes already exceed or fall short of projected consumption levels.
“the applicable volume for renewable fuel that is not advanced biofuel does not exceed the projected annual domestic consumption of ethanol blended fuel projected in the most recent Annual Energy Outlook report of the Energy Information Administration for the applicable year”
Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
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News
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Fuel STAR Act of 2026
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