As Gas Prices Continue to Rise, Senator Markey and NCL Call on Trump Administration to End Rollback of Fuel Economy Standards That Save Americans Money at the Pump

Media Contact: Lisa McDonald, Vice President of Communications, 202-207-2829 

Washington DC— (May 12, 2026) – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), member of the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, will host a press conference TOMORROW, Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at 12:00PM EST to call on the Trump administration to end its proposed rule to roll back Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards, which save money for drivers and reduce oil consumption. President Trump’s war of choice in Iran has caused gas prices to spike by more than $1.50 in just over two months.

Senator Markey has been a fuel economy champion since the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 included fuel economy language co-authored by then-Rep. Markey to push for more protective standards.

WHO: Senator Markey

— Daniel Greene, Senior Director of Consumer Protection & Product Safety at the National Consumers League

— Almeta Cooper, National Manager for Health Justice for Moms Clean Air Force

— Small Business Owner

WHEN: Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at 12:00PM EST

WHERE: Russell Senate Office Building, SR-198

The press conference will be livestreamed to Senator Markey’s Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok, and Twitch.

Press should RSVP to Markey_Press@markey.senate.gov

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