https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/grassley-urges-trump-to-place-embargo-on-diesel-exports-amid-high-pricesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/grassley-urges-trump-to-place-embargo-on-diesel-exports-amid-high-priceshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/grassley-urges-trump-to-place-embargo-on-diesel-exports-amid-high-prices#u80566Tue, 22 Sep 2026 21:05:55 +0000Senator Chuck Grassley is calling on President Donald Trump to implement an embargo on diesel exports to combat rising fuel costs. The push comes as diesel prices in Iowa have reached $6.57, which Grassley claims are killing farmers' income. Other Republicans, including Senator Thune, have expressed openness to an export ban as prices surge. While some see this as a tool to ease domestic costs, critics argue a ban would worsen the global fuel crisis or potentially increase fuel bills.Why it mattersDiesel costs heavily impact agricultural productivity and transportation logistics in farm-s