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Why Trump banning diesel exports would upset the U.S. oil sector and upend global fuel markets — ‘the cure would be far worse than the disease’

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Why Trump banning diesel exports would upset the U.S. oil sector and upend global fuel markets — ‘the cure would be far worse than the disease’WorldPing
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What happened

An export ban likely would slow U.S. refining and eventually push up all fuel prices, including gasoline, jet fuel, and diesel.

Key facts

  • Reported by Fortune and published Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:04:38 UTC.

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