Donald Trump considers banning US diesel exports to reduce domestic prices
Business · 2 October 2026
Written by AI from multiple news reports
UK and European officials held emergency talks on Thursday about a possible US ban on diesel exports. President Trump is considering the ban to lower fuel prices inside the United States before the midterm elections.
Britain imports about half of its diesel, and roughly one-third of that comes from the US. UK diesel prices have already hit record highs this week, reaching just under 200 pence per litre.
Government ministers said Britain has a strong and varied supply of diesel. However, officials discussed whether to release emergency fuel stocks if the ban goes ahead.