Economy·Sep 22, 2026
Treasury Secretary Says Administration Weighing Feasibility Of Diesel Export Ban
Scott Bessent said officials are studying refining capacity to determine whether a full or partial ban could work.
The Trump administration is examining whether a ban on diesel exports would be feasible, according to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, as reported by CNBC.
"We're examining whether it's feasible in terms of the overall refining capacity and whether a full or partial ban would work," Bessent said, according to CNBC.
Further details on the rationale behind a potential ban or a timeline for a decision were not included in the report.
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