Fuel Products

It may seem logical that if the United States stops exporting diesel, more fuel will stay here and prices will fall. But more diesel in the United States does not necessarily mean lower prices at the pump, especially when the United States is not facing a shortage of diesel. If refiners cannot export or economically store surplus diesel, some could reduce production, which tightens supplies, puts upward pressure on fuel prices and weakens U.S. energy security.

We've heard some talk lately about export bans and whether cutting off U.S. crude oil or American-made diesel, gasoline and refined products from the global market could be used as a tool to cut prices for consumers. Administration officials like Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum see export bans as a clear unforced error, and they’re not alone. Other experts, commentators and analysts share the view that an export ban would be a costly and counterproductive mistake. It would mean less U.S. fuel production, tighter supplies, greater energy security risks and higher prices.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) President and CEO Chet Thompson issued the following statement on EPA’s decision to reallocate 2025 RFS regulatory relief.

U.S. refiners play a critical role in moments of supply/demand imbalance. Thanks to their scale, complexity, efficiency and global reach, American refineries keep fuel flowing efficiently here at home while also supplying much-needed gasoline, diesel, jet fuel and other products to our allies abroad.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) filed a lawsuit Friday in the DC Circuit court challenging the 2026-2027 Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) volumes finalized by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in March. EPA’s “Set 2 rule” is the largest and most expensive RFS iteration in history and is the single most expensive regulation of President Trump’s second term.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — As policymakers consider a potential gas tax holiday to lower costs at the pump, American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) President and CEO Chet Thompson issued the following statement, underscoring that reforming the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) would deliver significantly greater and more durable savings for American consumers.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) President and CEO Chet Thompson sent a letter to EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin Wednesday urging EPA to avoid a repeat of last year’s 11th hour emergency RVP waivers for summer gasoline sold in the Midwest. Excerpts from AFPM’s letter and a brief explainer of E10 and E15, summer gasoline, and RVP waivers are included below.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — AFPM Senior Vice President of Government Relations & Policy, Geoff Moody, issued the following statement today on Utah’s announcement of an agreement around House Bill 575.

Since TSCA directly affects a company’s ability to make, import, sell and use chemicals, it has implications for entire American supply chains and interstate commerce.