https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/a-diesel-export-ban-would-guarantee-higher-pricesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/a-diesel-export-ban-would-guarantee-higher-priceshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/a-diesel-export-ban-would-guarantee-higher-prices#u93352Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:55:43 +0000President Donald Trump is considering a 90-day ban on United States diesel exports to lower domestic prices driven by conflict with Iran, drawing sharp warnings from analysts and industry groups who argue the measure would backfire. Critics and market participants caution that halting exports risks reducing refinery output, worsening global fuel shortages, and ultimately increasing consumer costs. Meanwhile, Texas Governor Abbott declared a state of emergency as local diesel prices reached a record $5.86 per gallon, suspending emissions rules and raising truck weight limits to ease transport p