White House discusses diesel export ban; government officials have warned allies about potential disruptions to future fuel supplies.

According to a report by the UK's Financial Times, as the average U.S. retail diesel price soared to a record high and threatened the midterm election outlook, U.S. President Trump held emergency consultations with advisers to discuss whether to impose a diesel export ban. Industry groups warned that although an export ban might push down domestic diesel prices in the short term, it could also trigger sharp increases in other fuel prices and worsen the global energy shortage. The report noted that U.S. government officials have warned foreign allies about potential future disruptions to fuel supplies. White House aides have submitted multiple policy options to the president, including restricting international diesel sales. Officials are still evaluating all options and have not yet made a final decision on whether to suspend exports.