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Trump Considers Diesel Export Ban as Prices Hit Record

By Drooid · Sep 29, 2026, 12:21 AM UTC · How we work

Center

Voluntary export curbs

U.S. President Donald Trump said on September 27, 2026, at the Presidents Cup near Chicago he is seriously considering a diesel export ban.
Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the White House is discussing voluntary export curbs with refiners as an alternative.
Retail diesel prices averaged $6.50 per gallon, a record high, the week before Trump's comments.
UK Chancellor John Healey said Britain is preparing for a possible U.S. diesel export ban.

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Industry warns price hike

U.S. President Donald Trump said on September 27, 2026, at the Presidents Cup near Chicago that he is considering a U.S. diesel export ban.
Industry groups and Energy Secretary warn the ban would cut fuel output and raise costs for American families, farmers and truckers.
Trump said Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries were driving up diesel prices.
Thirty business groups, including the American Petroleum Institute, wrote urging president to reject export curbs.

Blindspot

President Donald Trump said Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries were driving up diesel prices during his remarks at the Presidents Cup near Chicago on September 27, 2026.
Within this story's sources, this angle appears mainly in Right-leaning coverage and receives less attention in Center-leaning coverage.

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Voluntary export curbs

U.S. President Donald Trump said on September 27, 2026, at the Presidents Cup near Chicago he is seriously considering a diesel export ban.
Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the White House is discussing voluntary export curbs with refiners as an alternative.
Retail diesel prices averaged $6.50 per gallon, a record high, the week before Trump's comments.
UK Chancellor John Healey said Britain is preparing for a possible U.S. diesel export ban.

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