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Trump contemplating a ban on diesel exports, but experts warn relief would be temporary

As conflicts in Russia and the Middle East reduce global refinery output, the resulting high diesel prices are hitting Americans. Trump and lawmakers are looking for solutions, but experts say a ban on diesel exports would lower prices only

Republican Ledger staff · 8:00 PM ET

Trump contemplating a ban on diesel exports, but experts warn relief would be temporary
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As conflicts in Russia and the Middle East reduce global refinery output, the resulting high diesel prices are hitting Americans. Trump and lawmakers are looking for solutions, but experts say a ban on diesel exports would lower prices only temporarily and potentially bring long-term harms.

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