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Senator Charles E. Grassley of Iowa called on Mr. Trump to institute an embargo over the weekend, while Senator John Thune of South Dakota, the majority leader, indicated last week that he was open to exploring the option.
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Over the weekend before September 22, 2026, Senator Charles E. Grassley of Iowa urged President Trump to implement a diesel export embargo, and last week, Senator John Thune of South Dakota, the majority leader, indicated openness to exploring this option.
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{ "date": "2026-09-19", "person": "Charles E. Grassley", "policy": "ban diesel exports", "person_2": "John Thune" } - UUID
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- September 25, 2026 at 9:06 AM (2 weeks ago)
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A ban on diesel exports, proposed by some Republicans, would likely worsen an already bad situation by driving diesel prices higher. Refineries would cut production, and global prices would increase, impacting regions reliant on imports.
Crude oil supplies from the Strait of Hormuz have returned to prewar levels, but refined products like gasoline and diesel remain scarce. This shortfall, exacerbated by strikes on Russian refineries and Chinese export bans, means little relief for consumers despite the U.S. naval blockade's success.
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