Trump’s EPA to roll back refrigerant rule for grocery stores in push it claims will lower prices (May 21, 2026 )
May 21, 2026 — The Trump administration intends to dismantle environmental regulations aimed at reducing the use of hydrofluorocarbons in commercial cooling systems.
Officials from the Environmental Protection Agency argue that removing these Biden-era restrictions will decrease operational expenses for supermarkets and eventually lead to lower grocery prices for consumers. This move represents a significant departure from a 2020 bipartisan law that sought to phase out these potent greenhouse gases to combat global warming. While the government frames the policy as an essential tool to fight inflation, environmental advocates warn that it will accelerate climate change and disrupt industry progress. This regulatory shift highlights the administration's broader commitment to prioritizing economic deregulation over established climate initiatives.
| https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/21/trump-epa-refrigerant-rule-grocery-costs |