Landry’s proposed 90-day pause on diesel exports ruffles industry group

By: Greg LaRose

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: September 22, 2026

Words: 943

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 5 days ago

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Gov. Jeff Landry’s idea to pause U.S. diesel exports for 90 days to help bring down prices at the pump is a “misguided proposal,” according to a leading Louisiana’s fossil fuel industry group.

Landry used social media Friday to pitch the Trump administration and Congress on his diesel export embargo. He appeared on CNBC Monday morning to discuss his proposal, saying that Americans are subsidizing the cost of diesel in Europe. The limited …

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