Trump Considers Diesel Export Ban Due to Ukraine, Not Hormuz

The United States is recording a historic increase in diesel fuel prices, with US President Donald Trump and American congressional leaders exploring the possibility of imposing a temporary export ban.

This was stated by the Permanent Representative of the United States to the UN, Mike Waltz, to "Fox News" channel, saying: "I believe this matter is currently being examined by congressional leaders and the (American) President (Donald Trump). We will ensure the interests of our farmers, as they are undoubtedly at the heart of the President's concerns."

The United States is witnessing a historic rise in diesel fuel prices. According to data from the American Automobile Association, the average price of a gallon of diesel (3.78 liters) reached $6.48 on Saturday, compared to $3.68 a year ago.

Waltz clarified that this has nothing to do with navigation disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, but rather with the Ukrainian conflict.

The American diplomat said: "The problem with diesel, which our tractors, trucks, and a large part of our economy rely on, has nothing to do with what is happening in the Strait of Hormuz. A significant portion of the oil that passed through the Strait of Hormuz was heading to Asia, mostly to China.

Waltz added that "the situation with diesel is related to a refining problem, and the war between Russia and Ukraine is the primary factor influencing it, which is why the President calls on all parties to stop directing strikes at refining facilities."

It is worth noting that the administration of the American President denied on September 23 a report by "Politico" newspaper stating that the White House was preparing a plan to impose a 90-day ban on diesel fuel exports, describing the report as "fake news."

On September 14, Russian Presidential Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov announced that appeals directed to Kyiv to stop attacks on Russian civilian infrastructure, similar to what the American President did, were welcome.