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5 stories on Diesel Prices. For each one: what the left says, what the right says, and what both agree on. RSS feed

• Diesel Ban: GOP Farm States vs. Big Oil, Trump Wavers

  Sep 22, 2026

  Left: Republican lawmakers pushing the export ban are also the ones who backed the Iran conflict that helped drive up fuel prices in the first place, creating a political liability ahead of the midterms.

  Right: Farmers and truckers in agriculture-heavy states are being squeezed by diesel prices that have risen 77% in a year, threatening livelihoods and small businesses in the heartland.

• Trump Threatens Diesel Export Ban, Then Backs Down After G7 Deal

  Oct 3, 2026

  Left: Record-high diesel prices hitting $6.37 a gallon reflect broader economic strain tied to Trump's handling of the Iran conflict and ongoing trade disputes, which have pushed up costs for oil and other goods just weeks before the midterms.

  Right: Trump used the credible threat of a diesel export ban as effective leverage to get European allies, particularly Germany and France, to finally follow through on commitments to release their own fuel stockpiles.

• Diesel Hits Record High Under Trump — Who's to Blame?

  Sep 5, 2026

  Left: The war in Iran and the resulting disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, combined with Ukraine's drone strikes on Russian refineries, have squeezed global refining capacity and pushed diesel to unprecedented highs.

  Right: Diesel prices under the current administration have now exceeded the previous record set in 2022 during the Biden administration, underscoring the severity of today's energy crisis.

• Diesel Prices Hit Record Highs, Straining Farmers Ahead of Midterms

  Sep 25, 2026

  Left: The war in Iran, a war of choice, is a direct driver of the diesel spike, with one estimate putting the cost to U.S. consumers at over $100 billion in higher energy prices.

  Right: Farm-state Republicans are taking decisive action, demanding Congress return to session to pause diesel exports, suspend the gas tax, and create direct relief programs for farmers and truckers.

• Record Diesel Prices Hit as Iran War Escalates: Who's to Blame?

  Sep 6, 2026

  Left: Ordinary consumers, truck drivers, and small businesses are bearing the brunt of a war whose escalation the administration has downplayed, with Trump himself calling the conflict 'small potatoes' even as it drives everyday costs higher.

  Right: The Iranian regime's aggression, including attacks on US warships and oil tankers, justifies a firm military response to protect American forces and interests in the Gulf.