{
  "id": 9242040,
  "title": "Trump backs the idea of a ban on diesel exports",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/trump-backs-the-idea-of-a-ban-on-diesel-exports",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-23T01:37:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Economic Times",
    "slug": "the-economic-times",
    "url": "https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/world-news/trump-backs-the-idea-of-a-ban-on-diesel-exports/articleshow/134423715.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President Donald Trump expressed support for a potential ban on diesel exports during a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, as energy costs continue to rise globally. Diesel prices have surged in Europe and the US to record levels following the disruption of exports from major producers like Russia, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates due to ongoing conflicts. The US President has previously advocated for the restriction, stating that his administration is investigating the feasibility of a full or partial export ban. Republican candidates running in the upcoming mid-term elections are also pushing for the policy to help alleviate high energy costs for American consumers. Trump indicated that discussions would focus on Ukraine's attacks on Russian refining sites, which he believes will negatively impact Russia and the price of diesel. He expressed confidence that the issue of Russia's involvement in the Ukrainian war would be resolved.",
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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."
}