
US President Donald Trump held crisis talks with advisers about a possible ban on diesel exports to curb the fuel crisis and reduce domestic prices.
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The fuel crisis in the United States is forcing the presidential administration to look for ways to reduce domestic prices.
MOSCOW, September 30 - RIA Novosti. US President Donald Trump has held crisis talks with advisers over whether to ban diesel exports from the country or take other measures to curb the fuel crisis, the Financial Times newspaper reports, citing sources.
"Trump held crisis talks with advisers over whether to ban diesel exports or take other steps to curb the fuel crisis... Advisers presented the president with options that included limits on international diesel sales, and administration officials advised foreign allies, including Britain, of possible supply disruptions," the newspaper reported.
A White House official told the newspaper that Trump is exploring all options to reduce prices in the country and that no decision has been made yet.
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