MacroVoices · Friday, September 25, 2026
Politico reports that President Trump is committed to a potential 90-day ban on U.S. diesel exports, a move that faces opposition from Energy Secretary Chris Wright. Wright has publicly stated that such a ban would not work as intended and could create more problems than it solves, including potential shortages and higher crude prices internationally and domestically.
“Politico reporting that President Trump is apparently committed to at least a 90-day ban on export of diesel.”
“And something I find really interesting is Energy Secretary Chris Wright has, in the past, just been almost the first word out of that guy's mouth is always under the leadership of President Trump. He's the most loyal and obedient subordinate. And the president's entire world. And he's coming out on the public stage saying, no, that's a dumb idea. The markets don't work that way. Let's not do that.”
“So he's directly disagreeing with the president. And it seems he's losing that fight. The president says, no, we're moving forward anyway with a 90-day ban on export of diesel fuel from the United States.”