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Trump says he would back ban on diesel exports

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: BBC Business
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What happened

Republicans lawmakers have put pressure on the president to curb exports as diesel prices soar to record highs in the US.

Key facts

  • Republicans lawmakers have put pressure on the president to curb exports as diesel prices soar to record highs in the US.
  • Reported by BBC Business and published Tue, 22 Sep 2026 20:41:13 UTC.

Why it matters

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