
Alexandria, VA. — NATSO, representing truck stops and travel plazas, and SIGMA: America’s Leading Fuel Marketers, issued the following statement on the confirmation of former Congressman Lee Zeldin to serve as Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency under the Trump Administration.
“NATSO and SIGMA and their respective Boards of Directors congratulate Mr. Lee Zeldin on his confirmation as Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). We are eager to work with Mr. Zeldin to address environmental and fuel-related policies of vital consequence to America’s transportation energy marketplace and American consumers.
“Fuel retailers support a market-driven, technology-neutral approach to fuel policy, which promotes stable fuel supplies at the lowest possible cost for consumers. Through a nationwide network of refueling locations, our industry provides a range of fuels, including existing liquid fuels, while also investing in emerging fuel technologies.
“Well-crafted policies have the power to catalyze the private investment necessary to deepen the nation’s refueling options. We appreciate Mr. Zeldin’s public commitment to implementing the Renewable Fuel Standard during his Senate confirmation hearing.
“We urge Mr. Zeldin to carefully consider the important role that programs like the Renewable Fuel Standard play in strengthening the nation’s fuel supply. The right policy framework, including the $1 per gallon biodiesel blenders’ tax credit and the year-round sale of gasoline containing 15 percent ethanol, enhance supply and reduce volatility in the marketplace, while offering consumer choice. We further encourage Mr. Zeldin to ensure that policies consider the need to bridge the gap between existing and emerging fuels as the marketplace evolves.
“As the Administration seeks to strengthen the U.S. energy market, we look forward to working with Mr. Zeldin to ensure that we can build a transportation energy market that is competitive, transparent, and serves the needs of American consumers.”