Trump speculates on diesel fuel export ban as high prices ripple across US economy

There’s not much diesel fuel lying around, and lots of people want to buy what is available, as well as what little is produced each day. It’s all a matter of supply and demand.

By: Vidya Mani, University of Virginia; Cornell University, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: September 23, 2026

Words: 1,455

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 4 days ago

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By Vidya Mani, University of Virginia; Cornell University

Diesel fuel powers long-distance trucks, freight locomotives, boats and barges, farm machinery, construction and mining equipment, and backup generators. Its concentrated energy powers efficient engines that can haul heavy loads and refuel machines quickly. Those are all excellent attributes for long periods of heavy work on the move or in locations not connected to the electricity grid.

So when diesel prices hit record highs, as they have, …

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