Advancing U.S. energy security through a stronger renewable fuel standard

The EPA’s final 2026–2027 Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs) represent a major step forward for the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). We appreciate the strong leadership of President Trump and the EPA in finalizing robust, multi-year volumes that provide the certainty needed to support investment, production and long-term planning across the industry.

Stronger volumes strengthen markets and support rural America

The finalized volumes are historically strong and send a clear signal that renewable fuels will continue to play a central role in U.S. energy policy. A stronger RVO also means stronger commodity markets because higher renewable fuel demand supports the value of agricultural feedstocks, helping stabilize farm prices and provide more predictable economic conditions for rural communities.

Broad congressional support for the RFS

In addition to the Trump Administration, key support came from Members of Congress across major agricultural and energy states, including:

• Illinois: Tammy Duckworth, Nikki Budzinski, Eric Sorensen
• Iowa: Chuck Grassley, Randy Feenstra, Ashley Hinson, Mariannette Miller-Meeks, Zach Nunn
• Kansas: Roger Marshall, Tracey Mann, Derek Schmidt
• Minnesota: Amy Klobuchar, Angie Craig, Brad Finstad, Michelle Fischbach
• Missouri: Ann Wagner
• Nebraska: Pete Ricketts, Deb Fischer, Mike Flood, Adrian Smith
• Ohio: Max Miller, Shontel Brown, Marcy Kaptur
• South Dakota: John Thune
• Wisconsin: Tammy Baldwin, Derrick Van Orden

A solid foundation for continued renewable fuel growth

Darling Ingredients will play a central role in meeting these higher volumes. As one of the world’s largest collectors and processors of animal fats and used cooking oil, and through our Diamond Green Diesel joint venture, we convert billions of pounds of feedstock into high-quality renewable fuel that directly supports the core objectives of the RFS:

• Expanding domestic fuel production
• Reducing reliance on foreign energy
• Strengthening markets for agricultural feedstocks

 

With the 2026–2027 RVOs now in place, the industry is positioned to deliver. Production is increasing, feedstock supply is expanding and the industry can meet these higher volumes.

A stronger RFS provides a durable foundation for continued growth in renewable diesel and SAF while reinforcing U.S. energy security and supporting rural economies.