RINs overview

A Renewable Identification Number (RIN) is a unique code identifying a credit within the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program. Created by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in the U.S., RINs track the production, distribution, and blending of renewable fuels under the RFS.

A RIN credit is a dynamic compliance tool assigned to each gallon of renewable fuel produced or imported into the U.S., such as ethanol or biodiesel. This credit can be freely traded among obligated parties, such as fuel producers or importers, providing a flexible means to meet their regulatory requirements under the RFS volume mandates.

There are different types of RINs, each with a different price that is constantly updated, mostly weekly, to reflect supply, demand, and regulatory changes.

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