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  "id": 9222370,
  "title": "Trump supports diesel export ban as fuel prices hit records",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/trump-supports-diesel-export-ban-as-fuel-prices-hit-records-9222370",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-22T23:24:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Investing.com",
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    "url": "https://www.investing.com/news/commodities-news/trump-says-he-backs-the-idea-of-a-ban-on-diesel-exports-4911466"
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  "account": "US President Donald Trump expressed support for a ban on diesel exports on Tuesday, as Republican candidates in tight races ahead of the November elections pushed for the same measure to curb soaring fuel prices. Diesel prices have surged in the US and Europe due to reduced exports from major producers like Russia, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE following conflicts in Iran and Ukraine. Trump, speaking prior to a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, stated that he had called for the ban within his administration. High fuel prices pose a challenge for Trump in the upcoming midterms, where Republicans aim to retain control of Congress. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed the administration was evaluating the feasibility of such a ban. Several Republican candidates, including Senator Dan Sullivan, Representative Ashley Hinson, and Mike Rogers, have also called for the ban, arguing that American fuel should remain in the US. However, Trump's endorsement of the ban puts him at odds with his own energy officials, who warn that the measure could raise fuel prices on the coasts, disrupt supplies for European allies, and potentially trigger retaliatory actions from energy-exporting nations. Critics, including oil industry representatives, argue that the ban would harm domestic jobs, create fuel shortages, and weaken US alliances with key countries.",
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        "outlet": "Forbes",
        "title": "Trump Wants Diesel Export Ban As Prices Hit Record High",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/trump-wants-diesel-export-ban-as-prices-hit-record-high",
        "published": "2026-09-22T20:10:53.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Business Times - Companies & Markets",
        "title": "Trump supports diesel export ban as fuel prices hit records",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/trump-supports-diesel-export-ban-as-fuel-prices-hit-records",
        "published": "2026-09-22T22:12:30.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Seeking Alpha News",
        "title": "Trump says he supports U.S. diesel export ban; Bessent says studying feasibility",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/trump-says-he-supports-u-s-diesel-export-ban-bessent-says-studying",
        "published": "2026-09-22T23:50:45.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Trump supports diesel export ban as fuel prices hit records",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/trump-supports-diesel-export-ban-as-fuel-prices-hit-records",
        "published": "2026-09-23T00:07:00.000Z"
      }
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  "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."
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