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Consumer Protection and Fuel Transparency Act of 2022
12/30/2022, 12:04 AM
Summary of Bill HR 7731
Additionally, the bill mandates that fuel retailers provide accurate information about the environmental impact of the fuel they are selling, including its carbon intensity and emissions profile. This information will help consumers make more informed choices about the environmental impact of their fuel purchases.
The bill also includes provisions to protect consumers from price gouging and unfair pricing practices in the fuel industry. It requires fuel retailers to clearly display prices and prohibits them from engaging in deceptive pricing practices. Overall, the Consumer Protection and Fuel Transparency Act of 2022 aims to empower consumers with more information about the fuel they are purchasing and protect them from deceptive practices in the fuel industry. By providing consumers with more transparency and protection, the bill seeks to promote fair competition and ensure that consumers are able to make informed choices about their fuel purchases.
Congressional Summary of HR 7731
Consumer Protection and Fuel Transparency Act of 2022
This bill requires information to be provided to the public about the risks associated with the improper use of gasoline containing 15% ethanol by volume, commonly known as E 15 fuel, in certain vehicles, engines, and equipment.
Specifically, the bill directs the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to revise labeling requirements for fuel pumps that dispense E 15 fuel, including by requiring the labels of such fuel pumps to include additional details. The labels must include warning information about vehicles, engines, and equipment (e.g., boats, lawn mowers, chain saws, motorcycles, snowmobiles, and pre-2001 model year vehicles) that are prohibited from using E 15.
In addition, the EPA must implement a public education campaign concerning the risks associated with the improper use of E 15 fuel in such vehicles, engines, and equipment.
The EPA must also withdraw the proposed rule titled E 15 Fuel Dispenser Labeling and Compatibility With Underground Storage Tanks.
