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Trump’s Oil Allies Fight Potential Diesel Export Ban

Trump’s oil allies see nightmare scenario of diesel-export ban becoming reality · livemint.com

Some oil-industry supporters connected to Donald Trump are worried that the United States may temporarily ban diesel exports.

They believe their efforts to stop the ban are losing strength.

Industry officials say they are still trying to prevent it.

One energy consultant described the effort as “all hands on deck.”

The consultant said the issue is no longer mainly about discussing policy.

Instead, the consultant connected the decision to winning a few important Senate races.

The consultant said a temporary ban would be the way to help win those races.

The article does not say whether the ban will ultimately happen.

Key facts

Issue: A possible ban on diesel exports.
Industry position: Industry officials are trying to prevent the ban.
Current assessment: Officials say their chances of stopping it are weakening.
Organizing effort: An energy consultant described the campaign as “all hands on deck.”
Political connection: The consultant linked the ban to winning key Senate races.
Proposed duration: The consultant referred to putting the export ban in temporarily.

livemint.com · 7 hrs ago