Dozens Of U.S. Oil Refining And Business Groups Urge Trump To Reject Any Effort To Impose Ban On Diesel Exports
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Shares of oil and gas refining and marketing companies are trading higher after reports suggesting that multiple U.S. industry associations sent a letter to President Trump warning of serious market risks from a proposed 90-ban on diesel exports.
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Shares of oil and gas refining and marketing companies are trading lower after reports suggesting the Trump administration is considering implementation of a 90-day ban on diesel exports, which would lower domestic prices and refining margins.
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