US diesel export-ban threat
The Trump administration is weighing restrictions, including a possible 90-day ban, as US diesel prices climb; the national average reached $6.51 a gallon. India says it will continue exports, while European officials are pressing Washington to preserve diesel flows.
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Timeline
Monday, 28 September
- Trump says US is ‘very seriously’ considering diesel export ban to tackle high prices
The US is seriously considering a diesel export ban amid fuel disruptions and strong overseas demand
Saturday, 26 September
- How Trump’s diesel ban threat is making US exports more profitable
Europe faces diesel shortages after Iran-war supply losses and attacks on Russian oil refineries
Friday, 25 September
- Brussels pushes Trump to maintain ‘free flow’ of diesel
The EU energy commissioner says the continent faces its worst winter for energy prices since 2022
- The Debate Over a Diesel Export Ban Is Giving Europe Whiplash
EU officials are in talks with the Trump administration to head off export controls
Thursday, 24 September
- India plans to continue diesel exports as US weighs a 90-day ban
Oil Minister Hardeep Puri reaffirmed India's commitment to diesel exports
- Big business warns Trump against diesel export ban in joint letter
Business leaders warned Trump against a diesel export ban in a joint letter
