What Final 2026–2027 RFS Volumes Mean for RNG Renewable Diesel, SAF, and Ethanol Producers
On March 26, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its final rule establishing renewable volume obligations (RVOs) under the renewable fuel standard (RFS) for 2026 and 2027, finalizing higher volumes than proposed in June 2025 despite rising consumer fuel prices stemming from the Iran war. The RFS program creates a critical source of demand for clean fuel producers by requiring refiners to either blend physical volumes of biofuel or purchase associated credits, called renewable identification numbers (RINs), based on a percentage of their gasoline and diesel throughput.