AFPM: The only lawful, acceptable number for RFS reallocation is zero
EPA’s RFS reallocation proposal could raise Americans’ 2026-2027 RFS bill to $150 billion, but if soybean oil prices jump significantly, total costs could reach $190 billion.
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AFPM: EPA reallocation proposal is a multi-billion-dollar addendum to a $70 billion RFS
WASHINGTON, D.C. — American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) President and CEO Chet Thompson today issued the following statement on EPA’s announcement of a supplemental proposal to reallocate regulatory obligations from past and future years as part of the 2026-2027 Renewable Fuel Standard.
AFPM and Rail Customer Coalition urge STB to protect freight rail competition amid further consolidation
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) today joined nearly 30 stakeholders across manufacturing, agricultural and energy industries to urge the Surface Transportation Board (STB) to take meaningful action to restore and promote competition in the U.S. freight rail network in the wake of a proposed merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern.
AFPM applauds Senator Lee’s bill to address reallocation
WASHINGTON, D.C. — American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) President and CEO Chet Thompson today issued the following statement on Senator Mike Lee’s introduction of the “Protect Consumers from Reallocation Costs Act”.
AFPM response to EPA actions on RFS small refinery waiver backlog
WASHINGTON, D.C. — American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) President and CEO Chet Thompson today issued the following statement on EPA’s actions to address the backlog of nearly 200 small refinery exemption (SRE) petitions under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS).
AFPM statement on path ahead for global plastic waste agreement
WASHINGTON, D.C. — American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) Vice President of Petrochemicals and Midstream Rob Benedict issued the following statement at the conclusion of the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC- 5.2) where a global agreement to end plastic pollution was not reached, though participating nations have agreed to continue the process.
AFPM: RFS proposal misses the mark on affordability, security by an ‘Iowa mile’
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) recently submitted comments on the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) proposed Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) volumes for 2026 and 2027.
AFPM statement on continued consolidation of U.S. Class 1 freight rail
WASHINGTON, D.C. — American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) President and CEO Chet Thompson issued the following statement on the impact to customers of continued consolidation among U.S. Class 1 freight railroads.
AFPM disappointed by U.S. Court of Appeals decision limiting STB authority, urges Congress to engage
WASHINGTON, D.C. — American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) today issued the following statement from Rob Benedict, AFPM Vice President of Petrochemicals & Midstream, in response to the recent ruling limiting the Surface Transportation Board’s (STB) authority.