Trump lifts summer gasoline restrictions early as prices remain stubborn
The Trump administration ended summertime smog restrictions on gasoline earlier than usual to try to lower gas prices at the pump.
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National story. 16 articles from 9 sources. Updated Aug 21, 2026.
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2 sourcesTrump administration is ending summer gas rules early in bid to lower prices at the pump
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1 sourceTrump EPA ends summer-gas rules early to lower U.S. pump prices
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2 developments- Aug 20Trump lifts summer gasoline restrictions early as prices remain stubborn
- Aug 21Trump administration is ending summer gas rules early in bid to lower prices at the pump
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Quiet for 57 daysLast development · Aug 21 — Trump administration is ending summer gas rules early in bid to lower prices at the pump