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AB 2672

Transportation fuels: gasoline specifications: air pollution.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Gregg Hart

AB 2672 tightens California gasoline specifications to reduce air pollution from vehicle emissions, potentially raising fuel costs while improving air quality.

Re-referred to Com. on TRANS.
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Bill Summary · AB 2672

Legislative bill overview

AB 2672 modifies California's gasoline specifications to reduce air pollutants and improve fuel quality standards. The bill has undergone multiple amendments and committee referrals, with recent versions being adjusted by the author and referred to the Transportation Committee for further review.

Why is this important

California's fuel specifications directly affect vehicle emissions and air quality, particularly in regions with pollution challenges. Stricter gasoline standards can reduce smog-forming compounds and other harmful pollutants, with compliance costs potentially passed to consumers through fuel prices.

Potential points of contention

  • Fuel cost impact: More stringent specifications may increase production and distribution costs, potentially raising gasoline prices for California drivers
  • Refinery compliance burden: Oil refineries may require capital investment to meet new specifications, potentially limiting fuel supply or reducing profitability
  • Scope of pollutants targeted: Disagreement over which specific pollutants warrant regulation and whether proposed standards effectively address them at reasonable cost

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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