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PBS NewsHour host Amna Nawaz, photographed 24 July 2024, in Arlington VA. Photo by Mike Morgan.

Trump Administration Reverses Fuel Economy Standards Amid Rising Oil Prices

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The Trump administration has introduced changes to federal fuel economy standards for new vehicles. These revisions shift focus away from policies that aimed to enhance fuel efficiency and promote the use of electric vehicles. The updated standards favor gasoline-dependent cars at a time when the ongoing conflict in Iran is influencing the escalation of oil prices.

Amna Nawaz engaged in a discussion with David Shepardson from Reuters regarding these changes. Nawaz holds the position of co-anchor and co-managing editor for PBS News Hour. Additionally, Courtney Norris contributes as deputy senior producer of national affairs for the NewsHour. She is accessible via email at [email protected] or through Twitter.

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