Republican lawmakers distance themselves from Big Oil
Big Oil’s long-running alliance with the Republican Party faces a major roadblock as more GOP candidates, and President Donald Trump himself, back a temporary ban on diesel exports.
TL;DR
- The Republican Party's alliance with Big Oil is strained by support for a temporary diesel export ban among GOP candidates and President Trump.
- The potential ban is influenced by international events such as the war in Iran and Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries.
- Senator Chuck Grassley is a notable Republican backing the proposal.
- Rising diesel prices are a key factor driving this political development.