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Dec 3, 2025 4:00 AM

Trump Administration To Propose Loosening Major Fuel Economy Standards: Report

The Trump administration, on Wednesday, is reportedly planning to propose a significant relaxation of the fuel economy standards set by the previous Biden administration.

NHTSA set to ease fuel rules for 2022–2031

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is expected to suggest a substantial decrease in the fuel economy requirements for vehicles manufactured between 2022 and 2031, Reuters reported, citing sources.  

President Donald Trump is expected to unveil the proposal at a White House event on Wednesday, joined by senior executives from the three major U.S. automakers.

Earlier this year, Trump approved a bill that scrapped fuel-economy penalties for automakers, and NHTSA confirmed that it is reviewing fines retroactively applicable to the 2022 model year. Stellantis N.V. (NASDAQ:STLA), the parent company of Jeep and Dodge, has paid more than $190.6 million in new fines for failing to meet U.S. fuel-economy standards, $78.3 million in March and $112.3 million in June for ...