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Gasoline Export Ban Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-8266| House 
| Updated: 4/14/2026
Ro Khanna

Ro Khanna

Democratic Representative

California

Foreign Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation, titled the "Gasoline Export Ban Act of 2026," directs the President to implement a prohibition on the exportation of gasoline produced in the United States during specific periods of high domestic prices. This ban is triggered when the average price for gasoline in the U.S. has been equal to or higher than $3.12 per gallon for seven consecutive days, and it concludes when the price falls below that level for seven consecutive days. The term "gasoline" is specifically defined by its Harmonized Tariff Schedule subheading. Despite the general prohibition, the bill grants the President discretion to exempt certain exports if deemed consistent with the national interest and the overall purposes of the Act. Furthermore, the President is authorized to establish appropriate and necessary terms and conditions for the implementation of this export ban. These provisions aim to stabilize domestic gasoline prices by restricting supply outflow during periods of elevated cost to consumers.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-10531
Gasoline Export Ban Act of 2024

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-9277
Gasoline Export Ban Act of 2022
Apr 14, 2026
Introduced in House
Apr 14, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-10531
    Gasoline Export Ban Act of 2024


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-9277
    Gasoline Export Ban Act of 2022


  • April 14, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • April 14, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

Gasoline Export Ban Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-8266| House 
| Updated: 4/14/2026
This legislation, titled the "Gasoline Export Ban Act of 2026," directs the President to implement a prohibition on the exportation of gasoline produced in the United States during specific periods of high domestic prices. This ban is triggered when the average price for gasoline in the U.S. has been equal to or higher than $3.12 per gallon for seven consecutive days, and it concludes when the price falls below that level for seven consecutive days. The term "gasoline" is specifically defined by its Harmonized Tariff Schedule subheading. Despite the general prohibition, the bill grants the President discretion to exempt certain exports if deemed consistent with the national interest and the overall purposes of the Act. Furthermore, the President is authorized to establish appropriate and necessary terms and conditions for the implementation of this export ban. These provisions aim to stabilize domestic gasoline prices by restricting supply outflow during periods of elevated cost to consumers.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-10531
Gasoline Export Ban Act of 2024

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-9277
Gasoline Export Ban Act of 2022
Apr 14, 2026
Introduced in House
Apr 14, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-10531
    Gasoline Export Ban Act of 2024


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-9277
    Gasoline Export Ban Act of 2022


  • April 14, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • April 14, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Ro Khanna

Ro Khanna

Democratic Representative

California

Foreign Affairs Committee

Foreign Trade and International Finance

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted