(The Center Square) - U.S. farmers face record-high fuel expenses this year as the fall harvest kicks into gear while pressure grows on the Trump Administration to impose a temporary ban on diesel exports that could bring down prices.
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry advised President Donald Trump on social media site X Thursday to order a 90-day ban on U.S diesel exports while Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-South Dakota, said Tuesday he is 'open to exploring' federal actions “that would take pressure off prices.”
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