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Trump backs diesel export ban

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President Trump said he supported banning U.S. diesel exports to curb rising domestic fuel prices, and his administration said it was examining the measure, but industry disputed any price benefit.

The Wall Street Journal
American oil executives thought they had won their fight to persuade Washington to keep diesel shipments flowing. Then, President Trump spoke up. 

American oil companies are fiercely opposed to the president’s nascent plan to ban exports of diesel, but vulnerable Republicans are putting pressure on him.

American oil executives thought they had won their fight to persuade Washington to keep diesel shipments flowing. Then, President Trump spoke up. 
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The Wall Street Journal
Trump’s Oil Allies See Nightmare Scenario of Diesel-Export Ban Becoming Reality

American oil companies are fiercely opposed to the president’s nascent plan to ban exports of diesel, but vulnerable Republicans are putting pressure on him.

Trump’s Oil Allies See Nightmare Scenario of Diesel-Export Ban Becoming Reality
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El Pais
Diesel price in the United States hits a new high of $6.52 amid refined fuel shortages

Americans increased their spending on fuel by about $116.1 billion due to the war against Iran, according to a study

Diesel price in the United States hits a new high of $6.52 amid refined fuel shortages
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The Wall Street Journal
President Trump said he is considering restricting diesel exports in an effort to curb soaring fuel prices, an idea that is quickly gaining traction with more Republicans ahead of the midterms

The president said a decision would come “fast” on a potential restriction that several Republicans are championing.

President Trump said he is considering restricting diesel exports in an effort to curb soaring fuel prices, an idea that is quickly gaining traction with more Republicans ahead of the midterms
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Die Zeit
Gas prices in the United States: U.S. considers diesel export ban amid high fuel prices

Amid the campaign, fuel prices in the United States are rising sharply. The U.S. government is now considering an export ban on diesel, with possible consequences for Europe as well.

Gas prices in the United States: U.S. considers diesel export ban amid high fuel prices
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Die Zeit
Gas prices in the United States: U.S. considers diesel export ban amid high fuel prices

Amid the campaign, fuel prices in the United States are rising sharply. The U.S. government is now considering an export ban on diesel, with possible consequences for Europe as well.

Gas prices in the United States: U.S. considers diesel export ban amid high fuel prices
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Die Presse
Austria Takes On the U.S. and Israel • China Learns How It Could Attack Taiwan • U.S. Considers Export Ban on Diesel

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Kathimerini
European alarm over fuel costs - industry calls for support measures

Energy costs are returning as one of the biggest threats to the competitiveness of Greek industry.

European alarm over fuel costs - industry calls for support measures
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Die Presse
US considering diesel export ban

The consequences of such a move would likely be felt in Europe as well: After the Middle East, the United States has been the main supplier of diesel in recent years

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El Pais
A reasonable intervention in response to rising gas prices

The government must anticipate rising electricity prices before pressure on households and factories worsens

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Der Spiegel
USA: Donald Trump wants to stop diesel exports - despite warnings from his minister

The United States exports a lot of diesel, while fuel is as expensive as ever. Donald Trump is thus considering cutting exports. But that could backfire.

USA: Donald Trump wants to stop diesel exports - despite warnings from his minister
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Handelsblatt
Energy: US considering diesel export ban amid high fuel prices

Amid the election campaign, fuel prices in the United States continue to rise sharply. The U.S. government is therefore weighing a measure that could also make Europe sit up and take notice.

Energy: US considering diesel export ban amid high fuel prices
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New York Times
Trump Says He Supports Banning Diesel Exports to Bring Down Prices

Diesel prices have been setting records because of the war in Iran, but the oil industry say banning U. S. exports would not make the fuel cheaper.

Trump Says He Supports Banning Diesel Exports to Bring Down Prices
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The Washington Post
Trump says he’s called for a ban on diesel exports

The Trump administration says it is examining whether to implement a diesel export ban as prices rise. Experts say such a move wouldn’t fix high prices at the pump.

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The Wall Street Journal
Trump Weighs Diesel Export Ban as Fuel Prices Soar

The president said a decision would come “fast” on a potential restriction that several Republicans are championing.

Trump Weighs Diesel Export Ban as Fuel Prices Soar
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Mediapart
Rising fuel prices: the government risks disaster

To combat rising fuel prices, the government extends existing aid and continues to rely primarily on price caps at Total's gas stations. It still refuses to consider price controls or taxing energy companies' superprofits.

Rising fuel prices: the government risks disaster
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