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September 29, 2026

Trump administration lowers fuel economy standards, critics say at a significant environmental cost

  • The new standards set the industry fleetwide average for light-duty vehicles at roughly 34.9 mpg in the 2031 model year, down from 50.4 mpg.
    • By ALEXA ST. JOHN and ANNE D'INNOCENZIO
    Associated Press

    DETROIT — The Trump administration on Monday released new fuel economy standards that relax regulatory requirements for automakers to control pollution from gasoline-powered cars and light trucks. The new rules were released shortly after President Donald Trump rejected an Iranian proposal to open the Strait of Hormuz, sending oil prices soaring.

    The change furthers Trump's promise to revoke policies that encouraged or created incentives for the production of electric vehicles and ultimately, will expose Americans to more planet-warming pollution from vehicles.


     
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