Trump announces new fuel standards, reversing Biden-era rules

Published December 3, 2025 5:25pm ET



President Donald Trump announced new fuel economy standards on Wednesday in the Oval Office that “reset” fuel standards under the Corporate Average Fuel Economy program.

The new standards mark a reversal of rules established under former President Joe Biden‘s administration and are expected to save families $109 billion, according to the White House.

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