https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/uk-tries-to-stop-trump-s-diesel-export-banContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/uk-tries-to-stop-trump-s-diesel-export-banhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/uk-tries-to-stop-trump-s-diesel-export-ban#u99705Sun, 04 Oct 2026 18:41:35 +0000The UK government is holding talks with US authorities to prevent President Donald Trump from implementing a diesel export ban. Chancellor John Healey confirmed the UK is preparing contingency stocks as domestic diesel prices hit record highs. Trump says he is looking "very seriously" at the ban to lower costs for American consumers, though some administration officials are exploring alternative options. The move follows a global supply crunch and record price increases across the US, Europe, and the UK linked to the Iran conflict.Why it mattersA US diesel export ban would likely inc