Republicans Set to Propose Fuel Economy Standards Raising Average Costs 45%

The Department of Transportation plans to announce new fuel economy standards that would increase average fuel costs by 45 percent amid global energy price volatility.

First covered Sep 2, 2026 · 7:00 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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24d Electrek Republicans are about to raise your fuel costs by 45% during an energy crisis — 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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