Trump Administration Pushes for Biofuels Policy Consensus

The Trump administration is urging oil and biofuel producers to collaborate on future U.S. biofuels policy to avoid past political conflicts over the Renewable Fuel Standard. Disputes over blending volumes and small refinery exemptions have long divided the industries. Recent discussions have focused on increasing the renewable diesel and biodiesel mandate from 3.35 billion to 5.5 billion gallons. However, ethanol blending remains capped at 15 billion gallons, with little room for growth due to stagnant gasoline demand. The debate over small refinery exemptions continues to be a key sticking point.