Trump signals support for a temporary diesel export ban as officials study feasibility
Summary
At the briefing President Donald Trump said he supports calls for a temporary ban on diesel exports and that staff are "examining" whether a full or partial ban is feasible; he warned of possible knock-on effects for gasoline prices.
President Donald Trump told reporters he supports temporary restrictions on diesel exports in response to concerns about domestic supply and prices, saying, "I'm really for that too. I've called for it. Let's not send out the diesel." He framed the idea as a tool under study and said his team was examining whether a full or partial ban would be workable given overall refining capacity.
A reporter noted that several U.S. lawmakers, including Sen. Sullivan, Sen. Chuck Grassley and Rep. Mike Rogers, had called for temporary diesel export limits. The president cautioned that restricting exports could affect gasoline flows and prices, describing it as a balance: "That could have a little bit of an effect on regular automobile gasoline... It's a balance."
Nut graf: The administration confirmed interest in export controls as a demand-side lever but did not announce a policy decision or a timeline. A staff member identified as Scott told reporters officials were "examining" feasibility and possible partial or full approaches to any restriction.
Ending: No formal policy was announced; the briefing indicated active study and possible forthcoming decisions by administration officials.
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