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White House prepares 90-day diesel export ban plan
Original: diesel export ban
The White House is preparing a plan for a 90-day ban on diesel fuel exports, according to Politico. The reported move comes amid tight diesel supplies and high prices, with officials under pressure to act. One source voiced frustration that 'something has to happen' to address the shortage, suggesting the administration is weighing drastic steps to keep more fuel at home.
Why now: Diesel shortages and high fuel prices are pressing concerns, and a proposed export ban would be a significant intervention.
Evidence
- ‘Dammit, something has to happen’: White House preparing plan for 90-day diesel exports ban · Politico
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