EPA Rollbacks May Drive Up AC and Refrigeration Costs, Manufacturers Warn Industry says delayed phase-out of climate-damaging refrigerants will push prices higher, even as the Trump administration touts consumer savings Phil McKenna | Inside Climate News June 8, 2026 The EPA’s move to extend deadlines for cutting back powerful refrigerants is drawing sharp criticism from manufacturers, who argue the rollback will actually raise air conditioning and refrigeration costs for Americans. Read More
