Ted Cruz told refinery executives on Friday he received assurances from the White House that the Trump administration will not ban U.S. diesel exports. The remark came as diesel prices hit record highs and officials weigh measures to reduce costs. Cruz said the assurance did not come from the president and he did not identify who provided it.

2026-09-26

Ted Cruz told refinery executives on Friday he received assurances from the White House that the Trump administration will not ban U.S. diesel exports. The remark came as diesel prices hit record highs and officials weigh measures to reduce costs. Cruz said the assurance did not come from the president and he did not identify who provided it.