EPA Repeals the ‘Holy Grail of the Climate Change Religion’: Move Will Lower Energy Costs, Car Prices

February 12, 2026
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EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin just dropped a bombshell by repealing a notorious ruling that's been siphoning hundreds of billions in hidden taxes from American wallets annually—hailed by some as the Holy Grail of the Climate Change Religion. This wasn't some minor tweak; it was a full-throated reversal of the EPA's overreaching tailpipe emissions standards under the Clean Air Act, which had mandated electric vehicle quotas that would have jacked up car prices by thousands per unit and forced energy costs through the roof via subsidized green mandates. Zeldin's move, announced Thursday, slashes regulatory red tape that's been inflating everything from gasoline to manufacturing inputs, delivering immediate relief to working families and industries hammered by Biden-era green zealotry. Think about it: lower energy costs mean cheaper steel, aluminum, and polymers—core components in firearms production—potentially trimming margins for gun makers already squeezed by ATF busybodies. For the 2A community, this is a stealth win that reverberates far beyond the pump. High energy prices have been a silent killer for domestic manufacturing, driving up the cost of AR-15 lowers, 1911 frames, and precision rifle barrels as factories burn pricier power and ship via costlier logistics. Repealing this ruling unleashes market forces, empowering companies like Ruger, Smith & Wesson, and Daniel Defense to invest in expansion rather than compliance theater. We've seen how regulatory tsunamis—like the recent suppressor rule scares—drain resources; now, with car prices dropping (expect $5,000+ savings on trucks and SUVs), more blue-collar Americans can afford that long-awaited bolt-action or defensive pistol without the EV albatross. It's pro-2A by proxy: cheaper vehicles mean more road trips to the range, more disposable income for ammo stashes, and a cultural pushback against the urban elite's war on affordable mobility and self-reliance. The implications ripple outward—expect a manufacturing renaissance that bolsters supply chains for everything from lead-core bullets to polymer magazines, all while kneecapping the climate cult's narrative that fossil fuels are the devil. This isn't just deregulation; it's a declaration that America prioritizes prosperity over piety, freeing up capital for innovation in firearms tech like next-gen optics integration or lightweight alloys. Gun owners, mark this date: as energy costs plummet, so do barriers to exercising your rights. Stock up, train hard, and celebrate the quiet victory against the regulatory overlords.

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EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin just dropped a bombshell by repealing a notorious ruling that’s been siphoning hundreds of billions in hidden taxes from American wallets annually—hailed by some as the Holy Grail of the Climate Change Religion. This wasn’t some minor tweak; it was a full-throated reversal of the EPA’s overreaching tailpipe emissions standards under the Clean Air Act, which had mandated electric vehicle quotas that would have jacked up car prices by thousands per unit and forced energy costs through the roof via subsidized green mandates. Zeldin’s move, announced Thursday, slashes regulatory red tape that’s been inflating everything from gasoline to manufacturing inputs, delivering immediate relief to working families and industries hammered by Biden-era green zealotry. Think about it: lower energy costs mean cheaper steel, aluminum, and polymers—core components in firearms production—potentially trimming margins for gun makers already squeezed by ATF busybodies.

For the 2A community, this is a stealth win that reverberates far beyond the pump. High energy prices have been a silent killer for domestic manufacturing, driving up the cost of AR-15 lowers, 1911 frames, and precision rifle barrels as factories burn pricier power and ship via costlier logistics. Repealing this ruling unleashes market forces, empowering companies like Ruger, Smith & Wesson, and Daniel Defense to invest in expansion rather than compliance theater. We’ve seen how regulatory tsunamis—like the recent suppressor rule scares—drain resources; now, with car prices dropping (expect $5,000+ savings on trucks and SUVs), more blue-collar Americans can afford that long-awaited bolt-action or defensive pistol without the EV albatross. It’s pro-2A by proxy: cheaper vehicles mean more road trips to the range, more disposable income for ammo stashes, and a cultural pushback against the urban elite’s war on affordable mobility and self-reliance.

The implications ripple outward—expect a manufacturing renaissance that bolsters supply chains for everything from lead-core bullets to polymer magazines, all while kneecapping the climate cult’s narrative that fossil fuels are the devil. This isn’t just deregulation; it’s a declaration that America prioritizes prosperity over piety, freeing up capital for innovation in firearms tech like next-gen optics integration or lightweight alloys. Gun owners, mark this date: as energy costs plummet, so do barriers to exercising your rights. Stock up, train hard, and celebrate the quiet victory against the regulatory overlords.

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