{
  "id": 9183321,
  "title": "Trump says he backs the idea of a ban on diesel exports",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/trump-says-he-backs-the-idea-of-a-ban-on-diesel-exports",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-22T19:38:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Maverick",
    "slug": "daily-maverick",
    "url": "https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-09-22-trump-says-he-backs-the-idea-of-a-ban-on-diesel-exports/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President Donald Trump expressed his support for a proposed ban on diesel exports during a press briefing on Tuesday. Diesel prices have surged in both Europe and the United States due to the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, which has significantly reduced global exports from major producers like Russia, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. Trump stated that he had previously advocated for such a measure and mentioned that his administration is presently investigating its feasibility. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent also confirmed that the government is considering the possibility of implementing a full or partial ban on diesel exports. Several Republican Senate candidates running in the upcoming mid-term elections have called on the administration to take action to alleviate the financial strain on American consumers caused by the high costs of energy. Trump emphasized that the proposed ban would negatively impact Russia and potentially alleviate the rising price of diesel, adding that he anticipated the resolution of the conflict in Ukraine.",
  "summary": "UNITED NATIONS, Sept 22 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he backed the idea of a ban on diesel exports, which some US politicians are calling for as a way to curb the soaring cost of energy.",
  "key_points": [
    "President Trump supports a ban on diesel exports.",
    "Diesel prices rise due to Russia-Ukraine conflict.",
    "Treasury Secretary considers full/partial ban feasibility."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Hill",
        "title": "Trump backs diesel export ban; Bessent says admin 'examining that'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/trump-backs-diesel-export-ban-bessent-says-admin-examining-that",
        "published": "2026-09-22T19:07:42.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Guardian US",
        "title": "Trump says he backs diesel export ban to curb soaring energy costs",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/trump-says-he-backs-diesel-export-ban-to-curb-soaring-energy-costs",
        "published": "2026-09-22T19:48:39.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}