The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on September 29, 2026, that it would reconsider air quality regulations. This decision comes as Texas faces rising diesel prices, which state officials have described as a 'disaster.' EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin sent a letter to Texas Governor Greg Abbott addressing concerns that regulations from the Biden and Obama administrations are causing significant economic harm to the state.
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EPA to Reconsider Air Quality Regulations in Response to Texas Diesel Prices
The EPA has announced plans to reconsider air quality regulations following concerns from Texas officials about rising diesel prices. In a letter to Governor Greg Abbott, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin acknowledged the economic impact of existing regulations.
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