Dozens of U.S. oil refining and business groups have urged former President Donald Trump to reject any effort to impose a ban on diesel exports. The groups, which include the American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM), the American Petroleum Institute (API), and the National Petrochemical & Refiners Association (NPRA), sent a letter to the Trump transition team outlining their concerns regarding potential export restrictions.
The letter emphasizes that diesel exports are essential for the U.S. refining industry to remain competitive globally. The groups argue that a ban would hurt the U.S. economy and potentially lead to job losses within the refining sector. They contend that the ability to export diesel allows U.S. refiners to access global markets where prices are often higher than domestic prices.
The specific groups involved in the letter-writing campaign include the American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers, the American Petroleum Institute, and the National Petrochemical & Refiners Association. These organizations represent a significant portion of the U.S. refining and petrochemical industries.
The letter was sent as part of the transition process following the 2024 U.S. presidential election. The groups are specifically targeting the incoming administration's energy policy discussions.
