Stop Oil Exports to Lower Gas Prices Act (H.R. 8670)
May 7, 2026
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Where This Stands
Currently in_committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
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View official text →The Frame
If passed, this law would restrict the ability of U.S. energy companies to sell fuel products abroad, potentially altering domestic fuel supply and pricing during the specified military conflict.
Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.
U.S. Oil and Gas Producers
These companies would be prohibited from exporting crude oil, gasoline, and diesel fuel during the specified period.
Domestic Refineries
Refineries may see changes in the availability of crude oil and the demand for refined products due to the export restrictions.
The President of the United States
The President is granted the authority to issue waivers and the responsibility to certify the status of the Strait of Hormuz and military operations.
Current stage: in_committee.
Floor Vote.
Summary
Key Facts
- Prohibits the export of crude oil, gasoline, and diesel fuel from the U.S. during military operations against Iran.
- The ban begins upon the enactment of this bill.
- The ban ends only when the President declares military operations against Iran (which began in March 2026) have ceased.
- The President must certify to Congress that the Strait of Hormuz is fully open and global shipping has resumed to lift the ban.
- The President may grant a waiver for crude oil exports if the oil cannot be efficiently refined within the United States.
- If a waiver is granted, the exported oil must be refined abroad and imported back into the United States.
- The bill amends Section 101 of division O of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (42 U.S.C. 6212a).
Why It Matters
If passed, this law would restrict the ability of U.S. energy companies to sell fuel products abroad, potentially altering domestic fuel supply and pricing during the specified military conflict.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this bill ban all oil exports?
When would the export ban end?
Can the President allow exports during the ban?
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Emergency Energy Export Restriction
The bill marks a return to restrictive energy export policies specifically tied to the status of the Strait of Hormuz and military conflict.
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