https://freerepublic.com/tag/stretchingthequote/ en-us Mon, 28 Sep 2026 15:13:27 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4397152/posts Donald Trump is now 'very seriously' considering a diesel export ban as gas prices hit record highs – despite his top cabinet officials saying for months the move was off the table. 'The blunt tool of banning diesel exports definitely doesn't work,' Energy Secretary Chris Wright said at an event last week. As the President's top energy official responsible for oil and gas production and the management of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, Wright has warned that the ban 'would put upward pressure on gasoline prices and jet ⁠fuel prices'. He said in May that the ban was then 'absolutely' ruled... UK Mail https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4397152/posts#comment Mon, 28 Sep 2026 15:13:27 GMT