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Trump endorses diesel export ban. A decision is coming ‘fast, one way or the other.’
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
President Donald Trump said his administration is considering a ban on diesel exports, citing high fuel prices. Trump stated a decision would come "fast, one way or the other" but did not specify a timeline. The U.S. exported approximately 500,000 barrels of diesel per day in 2024, according to Energy Information Administration data.
