GOP pressure rises to pause US diesel exports as prices hit records ahead of midterms
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Rising US diesel prices amid global supply strains have spurred Republican lawmakers to urge Donald Trump to suspend diesel exports to ease costs for farmers and truckers before the midterms. The White House says it isn’t considering an export ban, while industry groups warn such a move could worsen shortages and lift prices elsewhere. The debate highlights fuel-cost pressure on rural voters and the broader economy as measures to bolster supply or curb export flows are discussed.
Topics:business#diesel-exports-ban#farmers-and-truckers#inflation-cost-of-living#republican-lawmakers#us-diesel-prices#us-politics-and-policy
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