Trump says he backs diesel export ban to curb soaring energy costs

Published 22 September 2026 · world

But industry trade group says plan would backfire and lead to even higher prices for gasoline US politics live – latest updates Donald Trump on

But industry trade group says plan would backfire and lead to even higher prices for gasoline US politics live – latest updates Donald Trump on Tuesday said he backed ⁠the idea of a ban on diesel exports, which some US politicians are calling for ⁠as a way ⁠to curb the soaring cost of energy.

Diesel prices have rallied in Europe and the US to ⁠record highs as wars in Iran and Ukraine sharply cut exports from some of the biggest producers ⁠such as Russia, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

A gallon of diesel fuel in the US was $6.53 on Tuesday, the highest average on record and over 75% higher than a year ago.

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Trump says he backs diesel export ban to curb soaring energy costs

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Published: September 23, 2026 • 1:18 AM IST · Updated: September 23, 2026 • 2:08 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team

Trump says he backs diesel export ban to curb soaring energy costs

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But industry trade group says plan would backfire and lead to even higher prices for gasoline US politics live – latest updates Donald Trump on Tuesday said he backed ⁠the idea of a ban on diesel exports, which some US politicians are calling for ⁠as a way ⁠to curb the soaring cost of energy.
Diesel prices have rallied in Europe and the US to ⁠record highs as wars in Iran and Ukraine sharply cut exports from some of the biggest producers ⁠such as Russia, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
A gallon of diesel fuel in the US was $6.53 on Tuesday, the highest average on record and over 75% higher than a year ago.

Published September 23, 2026.

📌 Source: The Guardian

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