Politico learns about Trump's plan to ban diesel exports for 90 days

The administration of US President Donald Trump plans to ban diesel exports for 90 days. This was reported by Politico, citing five sources familiar with the discussion. According to them, the American president may take action by the end of the week. At the same time, the representative of the White House in an interview with the publication called the information fake.

The legal process on the initiative has not yet been completed, Politico notes. The measure has caused controversy within the administration and the oil industry. Opponents of the ban argue that any short-term benefits will drive up fuel prices in the future. The initiative was opposed by some Republican lawmakers, refinery industry executives and some administration officials, sources told Politico.

US President Donald Trump said that world fuel prices began to rise because of the conflict in the Middle East and the strikes of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Russian refineries. On September 21, the average price of diesel fuel in the United States reached a historic high of $6.5 per gallon (about 3.8 liters).