{
  "id": 9329696,
  "title": "Trump backs possible US diesel export ban",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/trump-backs-possible-us-diesel-export-ban",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-23T11:29:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/23/trump-backs-possible-us-diesel-export-ban/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "US President Donald Trump has voiced his support for a potential ban on diesel exports, amid escalating fuel prices triggered by the recent conflict in the Middle East. During a news conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in New York, Trump voiced his prior endorsement of the proposal, stating, \"I've called for that too. I've said, let's not send out the diesel.\" He further added that the US is a major producer of diesel and suggested that restricting exports might affect domestic petrol prices. According to US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who was present at the meeting, the administration is currently evaluating the possibility of either a full or partial export ban, taking into account the nation's refining capabilities. Bessent explained, \"We're looking at whether it's feasible in terms of the overall refining capacity and whether a full or partial ban would work.\" Earlier this week, Republican Senate Majority Leader John Thune also suggested that he was receptive to the idea of a diesel export ban if it could help alleviate pressure on fuel prices. The rise in US fuel prices has been significant since the beginning of the US-Iran war in late February, posing economic and political challenges to the Trump administration as the midterm elections approach.",
  "summary": "US President Donald Trump has expressed support for a possible ban on diesel exports as fuel prices continue to rise amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Trump backed the proposed plan on Tuesday while speaking to reporters during a meeting with Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky, in New York. “I’ve called for that too. I’ve said, […] Trump backs possible US diesel export ban",
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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."
}