What was the historical context regarding U.S. energy export restrictions mentioned in the report?
This proposed diesel ban would mark the first restriction on U.S. energy exports since a decades-old ban on oil exports was lifted in 2015.
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What was the warning issued by Energy Secretary Chris Wright regarding a potential diesel export ban?
Energy Secretary Chris Wright warned that a diesel export ban is "counterproductive" and "definitely doesn’t work." He explained that if diesel from U.S. refineries cannot be exported, there will be nowhere to store it, necessitating a reduction in U.S. refining, which would put upward pressure on gasoline and jet fuel prices.
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What is the Trump administration reportedly considering in response to record-high diesel prices?
The Trump administration is reportedly weighing a 90-day ban on diesel exports.
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