Fuel Blend Reduction Act of 2006

The Fuel Blend Reduction Act of 2006 (H.R. 5124) was designed to simplify the national fuel supply by reducing the variety of specialized gasoline and diesel blends, often called "boutique fuels," used across different states. The bill would have required the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to create a standardized list of only five approved fuel blends to be used in state environmental plans.

For everyday citizens, this legislation aimed to stabilize gas prices and prevent localized fuel shortages by making it easier for refineries to distribute fuel across state lines during supply disruptions. By harmonizing fuel standards nationwide, the bill sought to increase the overall efficiency of the fuel supply chain while maintaining air quality standards.