The Trump administration is unlikely to finalize the 2026 biofuel quotas this year.

Three informed sources revealed that the Trump administration is not expected to finalize the 2026 biofuel blending quotas before the end of this year. The uncertainty surrounding this policy, closely followed by the oil and agriculture industries, will continue to linger. The slowing progress signifies that one of the most impactful energy policy decisions of this administration will be postponed until next year. At the same time, this highly anticipated quota scheme will be included in a series of interrelated biofuel policy decisions under consideration by the White House. These actions have sparked speculation that the government may be attempting to reach a broader but challenging consensus between the opposing interests of the oil and agriculture industry groups. Two sources stated that the Environmental Protection Agency, responsible for implementing biofuel policies, has scheduled a meeting with relevant stakeholders early next year to discuss quota regulations, indicating that the issue will be postponed until next year for resolution.