Press Release: 7/30/2025

API Statement on EPA Proposal to Repeal Vehicle Emissions Standards

 

 

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WASHINGTON, July 29, 2025 — American Petroleum Institute (API) President and CEO Mike Sommers issued the following statement after the Environmental Protection Agency announced a proposal to repeal the Biden administration's tailpipe emissions standards and restore consumer choice. The rules—previously challenged by API in court—would have eliminated most new gas cars and traditional hybrids from the U.S. market in less than a decade. 

"We support Administrator Zeldin's proposal to repeal the Biden administration's costly and unrealistic tailpipe rules, which would have effectively banned new gas-powered vehicles. This is a critical step toward restoring consumer choice and protecting the freedom of all Americans to decide what they drive. We look forward to working with the administration on policies that help reduce emissions while ensuring reliable and affordable transportation options for consumers."

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API represents all segments of America’s natural gas and oil industry, which supports nearly 11 million U.S. jobs and is backed by a growing grassroots movement of millions of Americans. Our approximately 600 members produce, process and distribute the majority of the nation’s energy, and participate in API Energy Excellence®, which is accelerating environmental and safety progress by fostering new technologies and transparent reporting. API was formed in 1919 as a standards-setting organization and has developed more than 800 standards to enhance operational and environmental safety, efficiency and sustainability.