Between September 24–28, 2026, President Trump considered banning US diesel exports to combat record-high prices driven by the Iran war, affecting farming, trucking, and heating costs. The UK lobbied for an exemption from any potential ban on September 28.
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Trump's war against Iran is driving diesel prices to record highs across America, increasing expenses for farming, trucking, public transit, and home heating. Lawmakers and Trump contemplate a diesel export ban seeking domestic price relief, but that carries substantial logistical risks. The post Trump’s Desperation: Mulling Diesel Fuel Export Ban appeared first on FlaglerLive .
Q: What about an export ban on diesel? Trump: We’re thinking about it very seriously. We may do it.
President Donald Trump said he is still looking “very seriously” at implementing a US ban on diesel exports to combat high prices, even as others in his administration continue to focus on other possible steps.
The US is the world’s biggest diesel producer and exporter, and Trump’s threat has put buyers on alert.
John Healey said the government is in talks with the US over Donald Trump's threat to stop exports.
The UK government is privately lobbying the Trump administration for an exemption from any potential US diesel export ban.