Fuels & Refining

Liquid fuels power daily life. Cars, trucks, planes, trains, and ships rely on gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, and other petroleum products—driving economic growth and connecting communities. The U.S. has one of the world’s largest and most advanced refining fleets, supporting millions of jobs, local economies, and significant tax revenues. Modern technologies increase efficiency, reduce environmental impacts, and produce cleaner fuels that meet evolving standards.

As policymakers plan for the future of transportation, regulations must recognize the foundational role of liquid fuels. Prescriptive vehicle mandates, such as policies that ban or limit the sale of gas-powered vehicles, restrict consumer choice, raise costs, and overlook the critical role of liquid fuels. API opposes one-size-fits-all vehicle mandates and instead supports a technology-neutral approach that advances innovation, ensuring affordable, reliable, and lower-carbon options for drivers and businesses alike.

API also advocates for meaningful reforms to the Renewable Fuel Standard to reflect today’s fuel demand, evolving technologies, and the need for regulatory certainty.

Air regulations—such as National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for ozone and particulate matter—must be structured in ways that improve environmental performance while ensuring refineries can continue operating reliably. Regulatory frameworks that are overly burdensome or uncoordinated risk reducing domestic refining capacity, driving up costs, and increasing reliance on less efficient foreign suppliers. API supports clear, consistent, and workable air regulations that protect health and the environment while preserving America’s refining strength.