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US pressures Europe to release diesel reserves as Trump threatens export ban (www.bbc.com)
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The UK is heavily reliant on imported diesel from the US. But with US voters also facing higher fuel costs ahead of the midterm elections in November, Trump has threatened to restrict diesel exports.

The UK has been discussing the US supply threats with the EU which is holding a meeting on Friday on the issue.

Banning exports would flood the US market with diesel, and could bring prices down significantly for American drivers.

But experts warn such a ban would put further pressure on diesel prices in other countries, unless they can access further supplies.

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[–] 3 points 1 month ago

Trump is doing more to forward the cause of renewable energy (abroad) than any liberal could have ever dreamed. /s

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    [–] 2 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

    Not mentioned: American gas companies are making bank right now, money that is very likely being diverted into the Trump Corruption Machine, money that would be less with a ban on diesel exports.

    Trump has to decide whether he cares about the allies of the United States and the Republican Party more than he cares about his own personal gain.

    If you just chortled quietly to yourself, you already know the outcome.

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