The Trump administration is facing growing pressure to lower diesel prices, with rural Republicans calling for a ban on diesel exports just weeks ahead of the November elections.
Several Republicans in rural districts who are locked in competitive races called for the White House to take action on high gas and diesel prices caused by the Iran war. Diesel prices hit a record high Monday, averaging $6.50 a gallon, while gasoline averaged $4.48, according to AAA.
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