EPA Shifts Biofuel Burden to Big Refiners | Spokane News

The EPA just handed out $1.76 billion in renewable fuel credit exemptions to small refineries for 2025, letting them skip biofuel blending rules — but they’re planning to shift those obligations onto larger refiners later. Farmers fear lost crop demand, big oil companies bristle at extra costs, and the agency walks a tightrope between industry pressure and political timing, with major players like Marathon and Chevron getting waivers far beyond expectations. A complex, high-stakes game of energy policy unfolds before the November elections. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9b3410c2e0b36c95