Trump nixes talk of a diesel-export ban after Europe taps stockpiles

President Trump has ruled out a ban on diesel exports, a move he floated to reduce domestic prices but which faced doubts about its effectiveness and fears it would backfire.

Trump nixes talk of a diesel-export ban after Europe taps stockpiles

TL;DR

  • President Trump has decided against a ban on diesel exports.
  • The ban was considered to lower domestic prices.
  • Doubts were raised about the ban's effectiveness.
  • Fears existed that the ban could backfire.