Diesel prices across Australia could surge beyond $3 a litre as Trump eyes cut to US fuel exports
2 sources·Updated September 24, 2026

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- The Conversation AU·4h agoTrump wants a diesel export ban. Australia would be uniquely exposed
United States President Donald Trump has called for a ban on US diesel exports as record-high domestic fuel prices drag down his popular support. With the US midterm elections looming, a proposed export ban appears to be a bid to reinvigorate Trump’s voter base. As tensions…
Read at The Conversation AU → - Guardian Australia·17h agoDiesel prices across Australia could surge beyond $3 a litre as Trump eyes cut to US fuel exports
Fuel costs have risen to levels not seen since early April, adding to risk of inflation and interest rate hike Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Australian diesel prices could surge above $3 a litre…
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