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A surge in diesel prices, driven by geopolitical conflict and disrupted global supply chains, threatens to accelerate inflation and disrupt the U.S. economy just weeks before midterm elections. President Trump is considering a politically motivated diesel export ban that could offer short
A surge in diesel prices, driven by geopolitical conflict and disrupted global supply chains, threatens to accelerate inflation and disrupt the U.S. economy just weeks before midterm elections. President Trump is considering a politically motivated diesel export ban that could offer short
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