Trump administration finalizes fuel economy standards expected to raise average fuel costs 45%

The Department of Transportation will announce stricter fuel economy rules on Monday that could increase average fuel costs by nearly half, marking a reversal of prior deregulation efforts.

First covered Sep 26, 2026 · 4:55 PM PT · 1 article

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6h Electrek Think gas prices are too low? Don’t fret, Trump plans to raise them Monday — The Department of Transportation says it’s ready to announce fuel economy standards that will raise average fuel costs by 45%, right as the world struggles…

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