# EPA plans to extend renewable fuel compliance deadline for refiners

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- Reuters, 2026-08-21 15:01 UTC
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- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/epa-extends-renewable-fuel-standard-compliance-deadline-refiners-2026-08-21/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a886830c69d29000181be9a

> The Environmental Protection Agency plans to extend the September 1 deadline for oil refiners to demonstrate compliance with U.S. biofuel blending laws. The move could give the industry more flexibility as it faces elevated compliance costs.