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What they’re saying, part 1: Export ban is the wrong move for U.S. energy security

We've heard some talk lately about export bans and whether cutting off U.S. crude oil or American-made diesel, gasoline and refined products from the global market could be used as a tool to cut ...
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What they’re saying: Fuel prices and high earnings result from stress in global refining

Some have been surprised by recent refining margins, earnings in the refining sector and a seeming disconnect between finished fuel prices and prices of crude oil. There’s a reason for this: in short, ...
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AFPM applauds Senate introduction of CRA resolutions challenging California vehicle and engine mandates

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) today applauded the introduction of four Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolutions in the U.S. Senate to overturn California ...
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What’s going on with refining margins and industry profits?

Gasoline and diesel prices are front-of-mind for Americans, and people are understandably interested in whether there’s a connection between higher pump prices (which refiners do not set) and higher ...
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AFPM suing EPA over RFS ‘Set 2 rule,’ this administration’s most expensive regulation

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) filed a lawsuit Friday in the DC Circuit court challenging the 2026-2027 Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) volumes finalized by ...
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Summer driving season is here and gas prices are already under pressure

Every year, just around Memorial Day, we start getting questions about gas prices and why they are more expensive in the summer. This year, tensions involving Iran are making that question feel more ...
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Why the conflict in Iran is driving up fuel prices everywhere

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has shocked the entire global crude oil and fuels system and pushed up prices everywhere, including in the United States. The United States is better positioned ...
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AFPM responds to temporary Jones Act waiver

WASHINGTON, D.C. — American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) President and CEO Chet Thompson issued the following statement today in response to the Trump administration’s decision to issue a ...
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AFPM: Revised RMP would set a strong standard for safety, enable safety innovation

WASHINGTON, D.C. — American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) President and CEO Chet Thompson issued the following statement on today’s proposal from the Trump administration to revise the ...
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2026 Advancing Process Safety Summit

You will receive a link to make a hotel reservation once your registration is complete. You can also find the link to reserve your housing at the top of your confirmation email. Be sure to register ...
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AFPM and Rail Customer Coalition urge STB to protect freight rail competition amid further consolidation

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) today joined nearly 30 stakeholders across manufacturing, agricultural and energy industries to urge the Surface ...