Trump will ease refrigerant rule in a bid to address surging grocery costs
· KRGV (NBC 5)
The Trump administration plans to relax a federal rule on refrigerants used in grocery stores and air conditioning systems, aiming to reduce grocery prices amid rising living costs. EPA head Lee Zeldin criticized the previous Biden-era regulations as overly restrictive and costly for businesses. The new rule will allow companies to select refrigeration systems that suit them best, potentially saving billions. This move comes as inflation in the U.S. reached 3.8% in April, driven by various factors including the Iran war. Critics argue that this rollback could worsen climate pollution and disrupt industry transitions to safer refrigerants.
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