HR 8266 · in committee · significant
Gasoline Export Ban Act of 2026
- economy
What this bill does
- The bill bans U.S. gasoline exports when average gas prices exceed $3.12 per gallon for seven consecutive days.
- Domestic consumers and oil refineries are affected, along with international buyers of U.S. gasoline.
- The President enforces the ban and may grant exemptions based on national interest.
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Community Threads
Started by Cosponsor
- 01
How would a gasoline export ban affect U.S. oil refinery profits and employment if domestic prices remain above $3.12 for extended periods?
- 02
What evidence exists that restricting gasoline exports would reliably lower domestic gas prices for consumers during the ban?
- 03
Which international allies or trading partners might be most impacted by sudden interruptions in U.S. gasoline supply under this policy?
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Sponsor · D-CA-17
Ro Khanna
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House Reps cosponsoring
Introduced 2026-04-14
Legislative timeline
2026-04-14 · house · IntroReferral
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
2026-04-14 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
2026-04-14 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
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