🇺🇸 Donald Trump · 3 sources
What is red-dyed diesel and can it help lower prices, as Trump wants?
What happened
Diesel prices in the US reached a record $6.53 per gallon due to a reduction in supply from the Middle East and interruptions to refining. The White House is considering allowing broader sales of red-dyed diesel, a blanket diesel export ban, voluntary export limits by refiners, and has urged the European Union to release emergency diesel stocks to help ease prices.
Why it matters
Easing fuel costs is a priority for the White House ahead of the November midterm elections. The high diesel prices have significant implications for the US economy and public. The White House is exploring various measures to address the issue.
Key facts
- Diesel prices in the US reached $6.53 per gallon
- The White House is considering a blanket diesel export ban
- The White House is considering voluntary export limits by refiners.
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