{
  "id": 11572762,
  "title": "Trump says diesel export ban was ‘never really on the table’ after G7 deal",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/trump-says-diesel-export-ban-was-never-really-on-the-table-after-g7",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-03T01:31:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/money/2026/10/03/trump-says-diesel-export-ban-was-never-really-on-the-table-after-g7-deal/237466"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "WASHINGTON, Oct 3 - President Donald Trump dismissed the notion of a diesel export ban following a decision by European nations to release their fuel reserves, stating that the idea was never a realistic option. At the White House, when asked by an AFP journalist about the possibility of a US export ban, Trump affirmed that \"it was never really on the table.\" He further explained that Europe had generously contributed to the world by releasing diesel, with the US also playing its part. Trump reiterated that the administration would not pursue an export ban but would instead adhere to the agreed-upon course of action. Earlier, the President had voiced support for the export ban on September 22, arguing that it would lower prices for US consumers but also create supply constraints globally. However, just hours ago, he said that his administration was still contemplating the idea as it pushed for Europe to use its reserves. The 100 million barrels of diesel and crude oil pledged by G7 countries were intended to alleviate global energy supply pressures sparked by the conflict in Iran. The Republican Party, which Trump leads, is currently at risk of losing control of Congress in the upcoming midterm elections, as voters are growing increasingly frustrated with the ongoing conflict and its consequences on energy expenses.",
  "summary": "WASHINGTON, Oct 3 — President Donald Trump said yesterday that the United States would not impose a diesel export...",
  "key_points": [
    "Trump dismissed diesel export ban after G7 decision",
    "Europe released fuel reserves, US played its part",
    "Administration will not pursue export ban, follows agreed course"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The US will not pursue a diesel export ban, instead aligning with a G7 agreement to release fuel reserves, a decision that likely eases supply concerns but may not lower US energy prices.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Trump rules out US diesel export ban after Europe releases fuel reserves",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/trump-rules-out-us-diesel-export-ban-after-europe-releases-fuel",
        "published": "2026-10-02T22:23:35.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Trump says rules out diesel export ban after European release",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/trump-says-rules-out-diesel-export-ban-after-european-release",
        "published": "2026-10-03T00:04:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Le Monde English",
        "title": "Under pressure from Donald Trump, G7 releases 100 million barrels of oil",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/under-pressure-from-donald-trump-g7-releases-100-million-barrels-of",
        "published": "2026-10-03T00:21:19.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}