Trump energy chief says no diesel export ban despite president's earlier call

Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the White House is open to ideas for lowering energy prices but dismissed reports of a diesel export ban that President Trump had suggested, emphasizing the need to grow domestic supply instead.

First covered Sep 23, 2026 · 11:19 AM PT · 2 articles

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2d Heatmap News Chris Wright Says White House ‘Open to Any Ideas’ on Diesel —

3d Heatmap News Chris Wright Doesn’t Think We’ll Have a Diesel Export Ban — Secretary of Energy Chris Wright threw cold water on a potential diesel export ban, telling Heatmap executive editor Robinson Meyer that the president “didn’t…

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axios.com Trump Diesel Exports Ban (axios.com) — cited by 2 of the outlets above

politico.com White House Ban Diesel 01089294 (politico.com) — cited by 2 of the outlets above

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