In September 2026, record-high fuel prices prompted the Trump administration to consider banning US diesel exports, drawing warnings of worse global shortages.
Where it stands
Trump has ruled out an export ban and ordered diesel tax relief; G7 countries pledge a 100-million-barrel reserve release.
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October 2026
Wed, Oct 7
Oct 7Trump signed order expanding dyed diesel use and suspending taxes
Fri, Oct 2
Oct 2Trump ruled out a ban on US diesel exports
Oct 2G7 agreed to release 100 million barrels of diesel and crude oil
Oct 2Trump said Europe agreed to release diesel reserves immediately
Oct 2EU countries discussed releasing emergency diesel reserves
Thu, Oct 1
Oct 1EU scheduled an emergency meeting on diesel prices
Oct 1Britain discussed releasing emergency diesel stocks with European allies
Oct 1US urged France and Germany to release diesel reserves or risk ban
September 2026
Wed, Sep 30
Sep 30Trump said he remained undecided on banning diesel exports
Sep 30Trump warned banning diesel exports could negatively affect gasoline
Mon, Sep 28
Sep 28White House considered easing rules on red-dyed diesel sales
Sun, Sep 27
Sep 27Trump said he was still seriously considering a diesel export ban
Thu, Sep 24
Sep 24EU warned US diesel export ban would hurt both sides
Sep 24Analysts warned a diesel export ban would raise global prices
Wed, Sep 23
Sep 23US business groups urged Trump to reject a diesel export ban
Sep 23Farm-state Republicans backed a diesel export ban
Sep 23Politico reported a proposed 90-day diesel export ban
Sep 23White House denied reported 90-day diesel export ban plan
Sep 23US energy secretary favoured voluntary cap over diesel export ban
Tue, Sep 22
Sep 22Trump promised a swift diesel export ban decision
Sep 22Trump backed the proposed diesel export ban
Sat, Sep 19
Sep 19A US senator urged Trump to ban diesel exports
Fri, Sep 11
Sep 11Record diesel prices strained US farmers during harvest