Clean Fuels, feedstock groups ask US EPA to set 2026 RFS volume for biobased diesel at 5.25 billion gallons

Clean Fuels Alliance America along with five additional trade groups representing farm and feedstock interests sent a letter to U.S. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin March 17 encouraging the agency to establish robust, timely Renewable Fuel Standard volumes for 2026 and beyond.

The letter asks EPA to propose and finalize the 2026 biomass-based diesel volume at 5.25 billion gallons.

“We write today to ask that EPA without delay set 2026 RFS standards and adopt a robust step change in biomass-based diesel and advanced biofuel volumes,” the letter states, adding a request for the 2026 biomass-based diesel volume to be 5.25 billion gallons, along with a commensurate increase in the advanced biofuel volume.

“Setting these volumes for 2026 and establishing consistent growth for 2027 and beyond based on the industry’s investments and projections will ensure that American consumers can access affordable and clean transportation options,” the letter continues. “These volumes will support farm security, create jobs and economic opportunity, and further President Trump’s goal for U.S. energy dominance.”

Kurt Kovarik, vice president of federal affairs with Clean Fuels, added, “Clean fuels are essential to U.S. energy security. Production of biodiesel and renewable diesel has doubled in the last few years, following investments in new capacity as well as in feedstock collection and processing. EPA needs to make a step change in the RFS volumes for biomass-based diesel and advanced biofuels to account for proven production capacity and to support continued investment and economic growth.”

The groups joining Clean Fuels in sending the letter to EPA’s Zeldin include:

• American Farm Bureau Federation.

• American Soybean Association.

• National Oilseed Processors Association.

• North American Renderers Association.

• U.S. Canola Association.

A copy of the letter is available here.