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Republican Infighting Derails GOP Plans To Lower Gas And Diesel Prices Before Election Day

Cramer argued that restricting diesel exports could reduce supply and raise prices.

Republican Infighting Derails GOP Plans To Lower Gas And Diesel Prices Before Election Day
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This article1 analysis · Oct 9, 2026
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Senate Republicans have not agreed on proposals to lower fuel prices, with senators divided over diesel exports, E15 sales and suspending federal fuel taxes. The disagreement comes as gas and diesel prices are high and the article reports that fuel costs could affect competitive Senate races.

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Kevin Cramer R · ND · SEN
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Kevin Cramer
R · ND · SEN

Senator who opposed a diesel-export ban

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Chuck Grassley
R · IA · SEN

Senator who proposed a temporary halt to diesel exports

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Donald Trump
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President who signed an order on dyed diesel and considered suspending the gas tax

Chris Wright
R · Secretary of Energy

Energy secretary who opposed a diesel-export ban

John Thune
R · SD · SEN

Senate majority leader who had questioned suspending the federal fuel tax

Jon Husted
R · OH · SEN

Senator whom Trump campaigned for in Ohio

Mike Rounds
R · SD · SEN

Senator who advocated voluntary nationwide E15 sales

Josh Hawley
R · MO · SEN

Senator urging suspension of federal fuel taxes

John Cornyn
R · TX · SEN

Senator who called a diesel-export ban a gimmick

Rand Paul
R · KY · SEN

Senator who warned against suspending federal fuel taxes

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Kevin Cramer Argues Diesel Export Limits Could Raise Prices

Senate Republicans have not agreed on a plan to lower fuel prices, with disputes over diesel exports, E15 sales and suspending federal fuel taxes. Cramer argued that restricting diesel exports could reduce supply and push prices higher. Right-leaning outlets connect the disagreement to high fuel costs and competitive Senate races, presenting the proposals as a campaign-season issue.

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