Trump Wants To Keep Diesel In America, But His White House Says No Ban Is Coming

The White House denied a report that it was preparing a 90-day diesel export ban. Trump has backed the idea as diesel averages $6.52 a gallon nationwide. Energy Secretary Chris Wright says a ban could raise gasoline and jet fuel prices. Diesel prices are punishing truckers, farmers, and anyone who buys goods moved by either. That’s basically every single American. President Donald Trump says he likes the idea of keeping American diesel at home, and a report Wednesday suggested a 90-day export ban was in the works. Diesel futures fell hard on the report. Then the White House said the report was wrong. In the process, it left drivers wondering…

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