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Diesel prices across Australia could surge beyond $3 a litre as Trump eyes cut to US fuel exports

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  • Reported by The Guardian and published Thu, 24 Sep 2026 06:18:41 UTC.

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  1. Oil industry warns a diesel export ban will raise fuel prices as Trump weighs restrictions

  2. Trump sparks debate over diesel export ban

  3. Diesel prices across Australia could surge beyond $3 a litre as Trump eyes cut to US fuel exports

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