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Another increase in the state's CO2 tax. Another failure by Ecology staff to understand the market.

Washington’s EV sales far short of next year's state mandate

U.S. refineries have been running at very high rates in 2026

The U.S. refinery fleet has run at higher-than-normal rates this year, with refinery utilization averaging more than 95% of capacity between May and September, the highest for those months since 1998. Tight global product supplies this year have boosted margins for petroleum products, particularly for diesel, incentivizing the increased run rates.

Broad Coalition of 130+ Groups Urge Congress to Pass Bipartisan Permitting Reform This Year

WASHINGTON, October 22, 2026 – The American Petroleum Institute (API) joined with 137 organizations representing energy, labor, manufacturing, housing, transportation, infrastructure and businesses across the country in urging congressional leaders to bring the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026 (S. 5653) to the floor and pass comprehensive permitting reform before the end of the year.

WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Energy Executives Urge Congress to Pass Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act

Congress has a historic opportunity to deliver bipartisan permitting reform that will help lower costs for American families and businesses, strengthen U.S. energy security and get America building again.

Hybrid sales rise while battery electric sales remain lower after tax credit expiration

In the third quarter of 2026 (3Q26), 23% of new light-duty vehicles sold in the United States were hybrid electric, battery electric, or plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, down slightly from 24% in 3Q25. Between 3Q25 and 3Q26, hybrid electric vehicles continued to gain market share, reaching 16% of light-duty vehicle sales. Growth of hybrid electric vehicle sales has slowed this quarter as the average transaction price for a new vehicle passed $50,000-the first time this price has been reached so far this year, according to Kelley Blue Book.