American Petroleum Institute: What They Are Saying - U.S. Diesel Export Ban Is a Bad Idea
September 24, 2026
September 24, 2026
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The American Petroleum Institute posted the following news release:
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WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: U.S. Diesel Export Ban Is a Bad Idea
As API President and CEO Mike Sommers said yesterday, Americans are already feeling the impact of rising diesel costs driven by an unprecedented disruption to global refining capacity. Restricting U.S. diesel exports would only compound the problem by further straining refinery operations and fuel suppl . . .
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WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: U.S. Diesel Export Ban Is a Bad Idea
As API President and CEO Mike Sommers said yesterday, Americans are already feeling the impact of rising diesel costs driven by an unprecedented disruption to global refining capacity. Restricting U.S. diesel exports would only compound the problem by further straining refinery operations and fuel suppl . . .