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Diesel prices hit record highs as export ban threat raises alarms

Refinery cutbacks have already pushed diesel to record highs, and an export ban would be a major shock, according to coverage by The New York Times.

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Diesel prices have climbed to record highs after reductions in refineries tightened supply, raising concerns about the impact on economies dependent on diesel, according to The New York Times business coverage.

The paper also warns that a U.S. export ban would amplify the disruption, describing it as a tremendous shock and blow.

With diesel already elevated, the potential policy change adds fresh risk for global energy markets and downstream business activity, the report notes.

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