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RGAs plunge as RGGI asserts commitment to affordability following recent volatility

Published 15:53 on May 8, 2026 / Last updated at 22:31 on May 8, 2026 / / Americas (Compliance Markets & Taxes, US & Canada)

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RGGI Allowance (RGA) futures plunged on Friday more than $7 or 17% to close around $37 after market administrator RGGI Inc. issued a statement asserting its commitment to monitoring the market for affordability and saying "renewed consideration of improvements" may be required following recent volatility in the secondary market.
RGGI Allowance (RGA) futures plunged on Friday more than $7 or 17% to close around $37 after market administrator RGGI Inc. issued a statement asserting its commitment to monitoring the market for affordability and saying "renewed consideration of improvements" may be required following recent volatility in the secondary market.


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