Trump Diesel Export Ban Controversy
U.S. President Donald Trump has said he's considering a ban on diesel exports to improve gas prices for Americans, a move experts say would only push an already-strained global market —further raising diesel prices in Canada and abroad.Reported by 9 of 11 outlets; wording from CBC.
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Diesel prices hit a record high Monday, averaging $6.50 a gallon, while gasoline averaged $5.01, according to AAA.
The US exports roughly 1.3 million barrels of diesel per day – nearly a quarter of its refining output.
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Diesel powers farm equipment, freight trains, trucks and delivery vans.
“Iowans are being squeezed and shouldn’t have to foot the bill at the pump or the checkout line for the war in Iran,” wrote the US representative Ashley Hinson, a Republican who is in a competitive Senate race in Iowa, on X.
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- 22 Sep
The Trump administration is facing growing pressure to lower diesel prices, with rural Republicans calling for a ban on diesel exports just weeks ahead of the November elections.
- 24 Sep
Diesel powers the trucks that ship food and goods across the country, and the tractors that harvest our food.
- 27 Sep
In the event of a ban, US diesel prices would be widely expected to plummet, at least in the short run.
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- 28 Sep
Donald Trump will make a mystery announcement from the Oval Office at 2pm on Monday, with a diesel export ban and artificial intelligence topping the guesswork.
Coverage 16 articles
30 Sep White House huddles on possible diesel export ban: Report
Semafor28 Sep Trump’s slurred, confused Oval Office announcement really should concern Republicans
The Independent
28 Sep Gas prices could soar if the U.S. bans diesel exports, economists say
CBS News
28 Sep What a US diesel export ban could mean for you
BBC
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28 Sep Trump does major U-turn on oil export ban sparking MAGA executives revolt as he scrambles to address sky-high gas prices
Daily Mail
28 Sep Trump to make mysterious announcement TODAY in the Oval Office
Daily Mail
28 Sep Trump threatens diesel export ban again
Semafor27 Sep Trump says he’s ‘very seriously’ looking at diesel export ban
The Straits Times
25 Sep ‘It’s a gimmick’: Trump’s diesel export limits would face huge problems
Semafor- 24 Sep If Trump bans U.S. diesel exports, global prices will go even higher, experts say
CBC 
24 Sep High diesel prices strain GOP alliance with Big Oil
Washington Examiner
24 Sep Skyrocketing diesel prices rattle Republicans as midterms approach
ABC News (US)
22 Sep Trump says he would back ban on diesel exports
BBC
22 Sep Trump says he backs diesel export ban to curb soaring energy costs
The Guardian
22 Sep Rural Republicans press Trump for relief as diesel prices surge
Washington Examiner22 Sep ‘Stop the bleeding’? A Trump move to stop the diesel spike could hurt all of us
Sydney Morning Herald
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