Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025

Benefits for Small Refineries: Small refineries that retired credits generated for the 2016, 2017, or 2018 compliance years may have those credits returned to them. These credits can be deemed eligible for future compliance years or applied to their account in the EPA Moderated Transaction System (Sec. 2(b)).

Changes to Fuel Introduction: The bill allows a fuel or fuel additive to be introduced into commerce if the Administrator determines it is substantially similar to a fuel or additive used in the certification of a model year vehicle, or if it meets specific waiver conditions other than Reid Vapor Pressure limitations (Sec. 2(a)(1)(C)).

Changes to Reid Vapor Pressure Limitations: The bill alters the Reid Vapor Pressure limitations. For example, it changes a "10 percent" limitation to a "10 to 15 percent" limitation in certain sections of the Clean Air Act (Sec. 2(a)(2)(A) and (B)).

Impact on State Notifications: The bill modifies how the Administrator handles notifications submitted after the date of enactment regarding Reid Vapor Pressure limitations for fuel blends containing gasoline and 10 to 15 percent denatured anhydrous ethanol (Sec. 2(a)(2)(C)).