Filter for pressure regulator

An internal fuel filter (30) for a pressure regulator having a body that encloses a fuel flow path. A first fuel filter support (304) includes a first surface (314) adapted to besealingly surrounded by the body. A second fuel filter support (302) is spaced from the first support (304) along an axis (A). At least one fuel filter rib (306) is disposed between and contiguous with the first and second supports (304,302), wherein one of the rib (306) and the second support (302) includes a second surface (312) adapted tosealingly surrounded the body. A fuel filter element (310) extends between the first support (304) and the second support (302) and surrounds the axis (A).