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The Trump administration has retreated from a proposed ban on diesel exports, a measure President Donald Trump initially floated to lower domestic fuel prices.
The shift marks a departure from remarks made by Trump at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, where he stated he had urged aides to keep more diesel in the United States.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent indicated the administration is evaluating the feasibility of a full or partial ban based on overall refining capacity, though the White House did not respond to requests for comment regarding the change in stance.
Diesel prices have become a significant political issue ahead of the November midterm elections, coinciding with the eighth month of the war in Iran and ongoing disruptions to global shipping routes.
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