US Energy Secretary Chris Wright blamed Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries as the "single biggest" factor behind record US diesel prices of $5.85 per gallon. He said Russia, once a major diesel e

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright blamed Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries as the "single biggest" factor behind record US diesel prices of $5.85 per gallon. He said Russia, once a major diesel exporter, has banned diesel exports and is now importing gasoline. Wright also blamed lower Chinese diesel exports, refinery closures and Democratic policies, while saying the Trump administration is w

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US Energy Secretary Chris Wright blamed Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries as the "single biggest" factor behind record US diesel prices of $5.85 per gallon. He said Russia, once a major diesel e

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US Energy Secretary Chris Wright blamed Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries as the "single biggest" factor behind record US diesel prices of $5.85 per gallon. He said Russia, once a major diesel exporter, has banned diesel exports and is now importing gasoline. Wright also blamed lower Chinese diesel exports, refinery closures and Democratic policies, while saying the Trump administration is w