New JerseyBill would cap what rental companies charge to refuel vehicles
If a rental company refuels a returned vehicle, it would charge only for gas needed to restore the starting level, at a capped price.
What it does
Rental companies could charge only for gas needed to restore a returned vehicle's starting fuel level. They could charge at most 125% of the regional weekly gas price, with no extra refueling fees.
Argument forRenters who return a vehicle with less gas could pay less because companies could charge only for the missing gas, at a capped price, without extra fees.
Argument againstRental companies might have less room to cover the work of refueling because they could not add a separate service fee.
More detail
Rental companies would cap the price they charge renters for gasoline used to refuel a returned vehicle. This covers companies renting road vehicles to the public, including short rentals. It excludes low-speed electric bicycles, low-speed electric scooters, and motorized bicycles. A company could charge only for the gas needed to restore the fuel level at pickup. It could charge no more than 125% of the published weekly retail gas price for its region and could not add another refueling fee. These rules would take effect immediately if the bill became law.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Oct 1Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce CommitteeIntroduced
TransportationConsumer Protection