https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/proposed-diesel-export-ban-pits-gop-senators-against-each-otherContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/proposed-diesel-export-ban-pits-gop-senators-against-each-otherhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/proposed-diesel-export-ban-pits-gop-senators-against-each-other#u82237Thu, 24 Sep 2026 05:00:12 +0000Donald Trump and several Republican lawmakers are advocating for a ban on US diesel exports to lower domestic fuel costs before the midterms. Scott Bessent confirmed the US is examining the proposal, which has created a rift among GOP senators and a conflict between the agricultural and oil industries. While supporters view the ban as a way to stop price bleeding, critics warn the move could boomerang and negatively impact the US. The proposal has already caused a stall in the rally of refining stocks.Why it mattersHigh diesel prices have alarmed GOP lawmakers, prompting calls for aggressive i