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Energy Secretary Chris Wright Says Diesel Export Ban 'Definitely Doesn't Work'

NewsCorrections Staff · Thursday, September 24, 2026 · 1 min read
Corrected from The Hill: “Sen. Smith: 'Very Open' to Diesel Export Ban”

Bloomberg highlighted Sen. Tina Smith's openness to a diesel export ban, but The Hill and Bloomberg reported Energy Secretary Chris Wright rejecting a full ban as ineffective. Over 30 groups urged President Trump to reject the idea, with experts skeptical it would lower prices long-term.

Energy Secretary Chris Wright Says Diesel Export Ban 'Definitely Doesn't Work'
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Media reports presented inconsistent accounts of Energy Secretary Chris Wright's position on a diesel export ban. The Hill quoted Wright saying the blunt tool of banning diesel exports definitely doesn't work. Bloomberg reported Wright told oil industry leaders to brace for possible US curbs.

BBC reported that Trump said he would back a ban on diesel exports. The Hill noted that the Chamber of Commerce and over 30 other groups urged the president to reject the idea in a letter. Bloomberg reported that Sen. Tina Smith said she is very open to the ban as a short-term measure.

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“Sen. Smith: 'Very Open' to Diesel Export Ban”
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“Energy Secretary Chris Wright Says Diesel Export Ban 'Definitely Doesn't Work'”
Source: The Hill • Bias neutralized • Language corrected
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