US Energy Secretary Rejects Diesel Export Ban
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said a diesel export ban would fail to lower costs and could instead drive up gasoline and jet fuel prices. The stance contrasts with President Trump, who remains open to the proposal as fuel costs surge.
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United States Energy Secretary Chris Wright said on Wednesday evening that a diesel export ban would fail to lower costs and would instead drive up prices for gasoline and jet fuel. The intervention comes as average fuel costs surge ahead of the November midterm elections. Elevated energy prices threaten the political standing of the ruling party across key congressional districts.
