Trump Pushing for Diesel Export Ban Amid Surging Fuel Prices

President Trump said he has urged advisers to support a ban on US diesel exports as wars in Iran and Ukraine push retail diesel to a record.

• US retail diesel averaged above $6.50/gal this week; gasoline at $4.48/gal, per AAA
• Treasury's Scott Bessent says officials are weighing feasibility of a full or partial ban
• Energy Secretary Wright and Interior Secretary Burgum oppose a ban, warning domestic storage would fill in 2–3 weeks
• Republican Sens. Grassley, Sullivan and Majority Leader Thune have backed curbs before the November midterms