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Trump in 'emergency' mode as leaks reveal scramble to fix dire issue
What happened
AlterNet, citing the Financial Times, reports that President Donald Trump and administration officials entered “emergency talks” over sharply rising diesel prices while the U.S. war with Iran continued. The administration considered restricting diesel exports, including a possible ban, but the White House said Trump was still evaluating options and had made no decision.
According to people familiar with the discussions, White House staff opposed an export ban, and oil companies warned Trump that it could disrupt global supplies while raising prices in U.S. regions dependent on…
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