US pressures Europe to release diesel reserves as Trump threatens export ban

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What happened

President Donald Trump has threatened to ban diesel exports in a bid to ease prices in the US ahead of the November elections.

Key facts

  • Reported by BBC Business and published Fri, 02 Oct 2026 08:54:00 UTC.

Why it matters

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