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[UPDATE] White House denies plans for a 90-day diesel export ban after Trump calls for halting exports

Energy Secretary Chris Wright warns that stranded diesel would force refineries to cut production, raising gasoline and jet fuel prices.

On Sept. 23, the White House denied Politico’s report that officials were preparing a 90-day diesel export ban, according to The Hill. Donald Trump had said on Sept. 22 that he had asked his team to stop diesel exports. Wright ruled out a complete halt. What next. Wright said a policy announcement would come later in the week, with the aim of increasing domestic diesel supply while keeping refineries running at full capacity. He did not specify the measures, the Washington Examiner reported.

On Sept. 22, diesel reached a reported $6.51 per gallon as Republicans pressed Trump to stop exports.