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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 the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in March. EPA’s “Set 2 rule” is the largest and most expensive RFS iteration in history and is the single most expensive regulation of President Trump’s second term.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) President and CEO Chet Thompson issued the following statement in response to the Surface Transportation Board’s (STB) decision to require supplemental information for the latest Class 1 freight rail merger application, to be considered during its formal review.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) Senior Vice President of Government Relations and Policy Geoff Moody issued the following statement emphasizing how recent Jones Act waivers benefit American consumers as policymakers debate the law’s role in today’s energy supply challenges.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — As policymakers consider a potential gas tax holiday to lower costs at the pump, American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) President and CEO Chet Thompson issued the following statement, underscoring that reforming the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) would deliver significantly greater and more durable savings for American consumers.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) proudly announces the recipients of its 2025 Annual Safety Awards, the industry’s most respected recognition of occupational and process safety excellence. Guided by AFPM’s Safety and Health Committee, these awards reflect the industry’s ongoing commitment to continuous improvement, safe and reliable operations, and a culture that puts people first—honoring facilities that consistently demonstrate outstanding safety performance.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) issued the following statements today supporting the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) proposal which aims to protect certain fixed-site facilities, including fuel refineries and petrochemical manufacturing facilities, from unauthorized drone threats by restricting airspace around such critical infrastructure:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) President and CEO Chet Thompson issued the following statement on the resubmission of the largest Class 1 freight rail merger application with the Surface Transportation Board (STB).

WASHINGTON, D.C. — American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) President and CEO Chet Thompson and American Petroleum Institute (API) President and CEO Mike Sommers issued the following statement on the introduction of legislation by Senator Ted Cruz and Rep. Harriet Hageman to address lawsuits and “climate superfund” laws targeting U.S. energy producers and threatening to raise costs for American consumers.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) President and CEO Chet Thompson issued the following statement today on the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) announcement of a record-breaking final Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) rule covering years 2026 and 2027.