# Trump Rolls Back Fuel Rules for Cheaper Cars

> Trump cuts fuel economy rules to save $1,300 per car.
- Title: Trump Rolls Back Fuel Rules for Cheaper Cars · Dallas Express
- Summary: Trump cuts fuel economy rules to save $1,300 per car. Trump's administration reduced fuel economy standards to lower new car costs by $1,300 average.
- Keywords: trump, biden, fuel economy, nhtsa, seattle, nfl, news, politics, Rolls, Back, Fuel, Rules
- Source: Dallas Express — https://dallasexpress.com/national/trump-rolls-back-biden-fuel-rules-in-push-for-cheaper-cars
- Author: Dallas Express
- Published: 2026-09-28T20:00:34+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: trump, biden, fuel economy, nhtsa, seattle, nfl, news, politics
## New Rule
President Trump's administration rolled back federal fuel economy standards.
## Savings Target
Average new car costs drop $1,289 under new standards.
## Why Change?
Previous rules forced expensive electric vehicles American families didn't want.
## New Standards
2031 vehicles must average 34.9 mpg instead of 49.3 mpg.
## Safety Impact
Fewer traffic deaths and injuries expected through 2050.
## What Next?
Rule takes effect 60 days after Federal Register publication.
## Key takeaway

Trump's administration reduced fuel economy standards to lower new car costs by $1,300 average.