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The Trump administration is weighing a possible ban on diesel exports, with officials evaluating feasibility and likely effects on refining capacity. While some Republicans support the idea amid diesel prices around $6.50 per gallon, experts warn such a ban could disrupt supply chains and raise prices for other fuels, and may not lower pump prices.
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.