Trump says a diesel export ban is still on the table but shows less appetite for it

What we’re less sure of5 of 8 claims

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  On Sep. 24 Trump called for halting diesel exports and the White House denied plans for a 90-day ban.

  Attributed to Trump and the White House; the 90-day denial is not directly carried by a listed source (Reuters explainer dates Trump's backing to Sept 22).

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  Energy Secretary Chris Wright warned refineries would cut output, raising gasoline and jet fuel prices.

  Attributed to Energy Secretary Chris Wright; consistent with Wood Mackenzie and Reuters analysis but no listed source directly quotes Wright.

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  On Sep. 28 Trump said he was "very seriously" considering a diesel export ban.

  Direct quote attributed to Trump; no listed source specifically carries this quote.

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  The UK lobbied privately for an exemption from a ban.

  Attributed to the UK government; private lobbying claim with no listed source directly supporting it.

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  Goldman Sachs said a ban would cut diesel prices at first, then push gasoline up each week it lasted.

  Forecast attributed to Goldman Sachs; listed Goldman source is from Oct 2022, though Wood Mackenzie and Reuters analysis support the direction.