Whenever the U.S. average gasoline price stays at or above $3.12 a gallon for seven consecutive days, the President would have to halt exports of U.S.-produced gasoline until the price drops below $3.12 for another seven consecutive days. The President could grant exemptions if they are judged to be in the national interest. The intent is to keep more fuel at home during price spikes, easing costs for commuters, delivery services, and small businesses. The United States currently exports significant gasoline volumes — primarily to Mexico and Latin America — from refineries that would be affected by the ban.
Congressional Summary
Gasoline Export Ban Act of 2026This bill prohibits the exportation of gasoline produced in the United States during certain periods of high gasoline prices.Specifically, the bill directs the President to prohibit the exportation of gasoline produced in the United States during periods when the average price for gasoline in the United States has been equal to or higher than $3.12 per gallon for each of the preceding seven days.The President may exempt from the prohibition exports of gasoline as the President determines to be consistent with the national interest and the purposes of the bill.
Details
- Congress
- 119th
- Chamber
- House
- Status
- summarized
- Action
- Introduced in House
- Action Date
- 2026-04-14
- Date Added
- 2026-04-22
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