Hi everyone - Keeping today’s intro short! Happy Monday!

- Charlie and the AFPM EMPOWER Team

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What we’re reading this week

EPA reallocation proposal is a multi-billion-dollar addendum to a $70 billion RFS - AFPM
Our President and CEO, Chet Thompson, issued a statement following EPA’s announcement of a supplemental proposal to reallocate regulatory obligations from past and future years as part of the 2026-2027 Renewable Fuel Standard.

AFPM and Rail Customer Coalition urge STB to protect freight rail competition amid further consolidation - AFPM
We joined nearly 30 stakeholders across manufacturing, agricultural and energy industries to urge the Surface Transportation Board (STB) to take meaningful action to restore and promote competition in the U.S. freight rail network in the wake of a proposed merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern.

Oil prices tick down as Iraq exports rise amid demand concerns - Reuters
Oil prices fell slightly on Monday as worries of an oversupply outweighed geopolitical tensions in Russia and the Middle East.

JP Morgan Analysts Look at Global Oil Demand Growth - Rigzone
Global oil demand averaged 104.4 million barrels per day through September 17, marking a year over year increase of 520,000 barrels per day.

EU targets foreign refiners, Russian energy companies with new sanctions proposal - S&P Global
The EU has proposed further clampdowns on Russia's foreign oil buyers, major energy companies and dozens of new shadow tankers in its 19th sanctions package, officials announced Sept. 19.
 

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