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Experts Warn Trump’s Diesel Export Ban Could Raise Gas Prices
- On Friday, President Donald Trump and Republican lawmakers considered restricting U.S. diesel exports to lower costs ahead of the midterm elections, as average prices hit $6.50 per gallon.
- Inventories fell to 107.9 million barrels by September 11, the lowest level in over four decades, while rising costs emerged as a top voter concern for the upcoming midterms.
- Analysts at Wood Mackenzie warned a complete ban could force refineries to cut production by 750,000 barrels daily, potentially increasing prices for U.S. consumers and global markets.
- Congressman Tim Burchett introduced legislation to restrict exports if prices reach $5 per gallon, though the White House stated President Trump is currently evaluating all available policy options.
- The Houston Chronicle editorial board criticized the plan Thursday, arguing the United States lacks "one big, frictionless domestic oil and gas market" and that export bans could backfire.
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·Bucharest, Romania
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Would Trump's Proposed Diesel Export Ban Reduce U.S. Energy Prices? Actually, It Might Backfire. Here's Why.
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·Alexandria, United States
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Trump’s plan to ban diesel exports aggravates Europe and Latin America’s energy crisis
Facing record-high diesel prices at home, the Republican president is making a move before the November midterms. The resulting price spiral will have a negative impact outside the US
·Madrid, Spain
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Leaning Left7Leaning Right4Center4Last UpdatedBias Distribution46% Left
Bias Distribution
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46% Left
L 46%
C 27%
R 27%
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