Burchett Files 2 Diesel Export-Control Bills Triggered at $5 a Gallon
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Updated · Tim Burchett · Sep 17
Burchett Files 2 Diesel Export-Control Bills Triggered at $5 a Gallon
3 articles · Updated · Tim Burchett · Sep 17
Summary
Two House bills from Rep. Tim Burchett would curb U.S. diesel exports either immediately through January 2027 or automatically when the national average reaches $5 a gallon.
The trigger-based measure would lift controls only after diesel falls to $4.50 or below for 30 straight days, tying the restriction directly to retail price relief.
Burchett argues overseas sales are tightening domestic supply and inflating costs for trucking, farming and machinery, which then feed through to grocery, goods and service prices.
He said refiners now make about $117 per barrel, or $2.78 a gallon, versus a typical $15 per barrel, framing the bills as a response to an almost 800% profit increase.