A White House spokesperson dismissed claims of an impending 90-day freeze on diesel exports, despite a Politico report suggesting the administration was actively exploring the measure amid rising fuel costs. The statement did not confirm or deny ongoing discussions, only rejecting the timeline, while the outlet cited unnamed sources familiar with the deliberations. Legal hurdles for such a ban remain unresolved, leaving uncertainty over whether any policy shift could materialize. The move, if pursued, would aim to ease domestic fuel shortages but could face resistance from industry stakeholders and trading partners.
The White House on Wednesday denied a report that it is planning a 90-day ban on diesel exports as Americans struggle with high gas prices. The report, from Politico, cites five people familiar with the discussions and says that the legal process for the export ban was still being worked out. In an unsigned statement to...
