Business · 09/09/2026
Exxon Mobil Seeks Preemption of New Jersey Gasoline Transportation Claims
The US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has determined that Federal law preempts Exxon Mobil Corporation's State common law claims in New Jersey related to the safe transportation of gasoline in commerce, citing potential compliance obstacles and preemptive provisions under the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR).