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Mike Rogers Proposes Diesel Embargo to End Iran War

By Drooid · Sep 25, 2026, 6:13 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Mike Rogers announced a proposal to end the Iran war quickly on September 21, 2026.
He said ending the war would lower Michigan fuel prices.
Rogers proposed a temporary diesel export embargo until diesel fell to $4.50 per gallon.
He urged suspending Michigan’s combined state and federal gas tax of about 70 cents per gallon.
Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed accused Rogers of flip-flopping after defending the war.

History

Historical Context

The 1973 OAPEC embargo in October cut Arab exports by 70% and pushed crude from $3 to $12 per barrel—a 300% rise that led Nixon to cap gasoline at 55 cents while prices hit $0.64, a 70% increase. Echoing that shock, Rep. Mike Rogers’ 2026 plan to suspend Michigan’s 70-cent gas tax and bar diesel exports seeks short-term relief but risks shortages.

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Story summary

Mike Rogers announced a proposal to end the Iran war quickly on September 21, 2026.
He said ending the war would lower Michigan fuel prices.
Rogers proposed a temporary diesel export embargo until diesel fell to $4.50 per gallon.
He urged suspending Michigan’s combined state and federal gas tax of about 70 cents per gallon.
Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed accused Rogers of flip-flopping after defending the war.

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