CPSC Deregulation Targets Fuel Additive Rules to Cut $10.7 Billion Costs

The commission’s decision exempts manufacturers from installing flame mitigation devices on containers intended for additives. While these safety features remain mandatory for gasoline cans, Acting Chairman Peter A. Feldman argued that applying them to maintenance products was an overreach never intended by Congress. The agency’s internal analysis suggests this move will eliminate $545.7 million in annual costs, preventing price spikes for consumers who rely on these engine products.

This policy shift aligns with the current administration’s push to reduce federal oversight, specifically citing the Supreme Court’s Loper Bright ruling as a mandate to limit agency authority to the strict letter of the law. The CPSC noted that it has recorded no flame-jetting incidents involving these specific additives, suggesting the previous requirements offered no tangible safety benefit. Existing mandates for gasoline storage containers remain in full effect, ensuring that the core protective measures for truly flammable fuels stay intact.