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US Energy Secretary Wright says diesel export ban won't work

US Energy Secretary Wright says diesel export ban won't work

By Nicole Jao NEW YORK, Sept 23 (Reuters) - US Energy Secretary Chris Wright on Wednesday said a US ban on diesel exports would not work and could push up gasoline and jet fuel prices, a stance at odds with President Donald Trump, who is backing the idea.

Skyrocketing diesel prices rattle Republicans as midterms approach

Skyrocketing diesel prices rattle Republicans as midterms approach

Diesel prices are hitting record highs as the Middle East conflict intensifies, affecting American farmers and rural residents

Trump supports diesel export ban as fuel prices hit records

Trump supports diesel export ban as fuel prices hit records

By Gram Slattery, Ryan Patrick Jones and Timothy Gardner UNITED NATIONS, Sept 22 (Reuters) - US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he backed the idea of a ban on diesel exports, which lawmakers from farm states are calling for as a way to curb the soaring cost of energy.

Energy secretary warns diesel ban would raise gas prices

Energy secretary warns diesel ban would raise gas prices

Wright said banning diesel exports “definitely doesn't work,” despite White House backing.

Trump says he supports a ban on US diesel exports to ease prices

Trump says he supports a ban on US diesel exports to ease prices

President Trump said he supports a temporary ban on U.S. diesel exports, a proposal Republican midterm candidates are pushing to lower fuel prices.

US Energy Secretary Wright says diesel export ban 'definitely doesn't work'

US Energy Secretary Wright says diesel export ban 'definitely doesn't work'

By Nicole Jao NEW YORK, Sept 23 (Reuters) - US Energy Secretary Chris Wright on Wednesday said a US ban on diesel exports would not work and could push up gasoline and jet fuel prices, putting him at odds with President Donald Trump, who is backing the idea.

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Some Republicans, including Mike Rogers, calling for fuel export ban

Some Republicans, including Mike Rogers, calling for fuel export ban

The average price for diesel fuel in Michigan on Tuesday, Sept. 21, hit $6.88 a gallon, a new record.

US Democrats tee up pre-election war powers vote as some Republicans break with Trump on Iran

US Democrats tee up pre-election war powers vote as some Republicans break with Trump on Iran

By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON, Sept 24 (Reuters) - The US Senate could vote as soon as Thursday to tell President Donald Trump to end the war in Iran or get Congress' authorization to continue it, as Democrats tee up a vote on the unpopular conflict before November's midterm elections.

Oil settles up around 4% as Iran's president vows to never surrender

Oil settles up around 4% as Iran's president vows to never surrender

By Georgina McCartney HOUSTON, Sept 23 (Reuters) - Oil prices settled up just shy of 4% a barrel on Wednesday in choppy trade, as traders evaluated Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian's vow never to surrender, a day after US President Donald Trump warned he could "annihilate" Iran.

Explainer-Ban on US diesel exports would hurt, not help fuel markets, analysts say

Explainer-Ban on US diesel exports would hurt, not help fuel markets, analysts say

By Arathy Somasekhar and Liz Hampton HOUSTON, Sept 22 (Reuters) - US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he backed the idea of a diesel export ban as a way to lower prices that have hit record highs due to a global supply shortage.

Senate to vote on resolution to halt the Iran war as gas prices upend midterms

Senate to vote on resolution to halt the Iran war as gas prices upend midterms

Increasingly anxious about the Iran war, senators are set to vote on a war powers resolution

The Latest: Trump uses UN speech to defend decision to start war against Iran

The Latest: Trump uses UN speech to defend decision to start war against Iran

President Donald Trump has addressed the U.N. General Assembly at a tumultuous moment for the world — and for his presidency