Agriculture, Biofuels
April 20, 2026
Fueling the Future: EPA’s new biofuel mandate pushes credit prices to 3-year highs
Featuring Ana Hernandez
HIGHLIGHTS
EPA sets record-high biofuel blending rule
RIN credit prices surge 62% this year
Fuel prices may rise amid global tensions
The EPA's new, record-high biofuel blending requirement has pushed RIN credit prices to their highest point in three years, with a 62% jump since the start of the year. Although the move is expected to benefit rural economies, ongoing global tensions and already soaring fuel prices could lead to more pain at the pump for consumers.
