Since 2019, the U.S. has lost nearly 1.4 million barrels per day of refining capacity, with yet another company announcing just last month that it will close its 268,000 barrels per day refinery next year. Bloomberg recently reported that this lost capacity is a primary driver of significantly higher fuel…

Yesterday, Wells Fargo Equity Research noted the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) has cost consumers 20 to 30 cents per gallon over the last year. However, increased pain at the pump resulting from the RFS program’s tradeable compliance credits — Renewable Identification Numbers or “RINs” — is nothing new. Independent experts…

The Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) was established by Congress to enhance America’s energy independence and security, by requiring a specific volume of renewable fuel — primarily ethanol — to be blended in the nation’s transportation fuel supply each year. It’s a law with laudable intent, but a flawed regulatory system…

As the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) solicits public comments on its proposed biofuel blending levels for 2020, 2021 and 2022 under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) — with the deadline for public comment on Friday, February 4 — the agency is hearing from refinery workers, organized labor leaders, small business…

Earlier this week, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) held the virtual public hearing for its proposed biofuel blending volumes for 2020, 2021 and 2022 under the agency’s federal biofuel mandate — the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). The hearing lasted several hours and featured testimony from a diverse array of stakeholders…

The Biden administration has recently faced some resistance from ethanol lobbyists and biofuel trade associations in response to press reports that the White House and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) may be considering commonsense fixes to the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). After years of volatile and high Renewable Identification Numbers (RINs)…

The global energy crisis crippling Europe, the UK, Brazil, India, and China has also reached America’s shores. As natural gas prices continue to increase, many reports indicate that “consumers could be in for a rough couple of months.” With gasoline and diesel prices reaching record highs across the U.S. —…

What happens if the Biden Administration fails to fix the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS)? More domestic, independent refineries could close, further disrupting the U.S. fuel supply chain. For a glimpse into our possible future, look to the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Europe, which are facing an overwhelming disruption of their…

On a special edition of “The Labor Show” with J Doc and Krausey on 1210 WPHT, Philadelphia, Congressman Donald Norcross (D-NJ-1) joined refining industry workers and other industry representatives for a conversation about America’s growing energy crisis. The conversation focused on the skyrocketing costs of compliance for the federal Renewable…