Bill would ban diesel exports when prices get too high.

What it does

The bill tells the Secretary of Commerce to stop diesel exports. The ban starts when the average price hits $5 per gallon for 14 days in a row. The ban ends when the price drops below $4.50 per gallon for 30 days in a row. The goal is to lower diesel prices for people in the U.S.

Who it affects

Truck drivers, farmers, and other people who buy diesel in the U.S. could pay less during high-price periods. Companies that sell diesel to other countries would lose those sales. Other countries that buy U.S. diesel might face higher prices or shortages.

One thing to notice

The bill uses an automatic rule based on price. When prices hit $5 for 14 days, the export ban starts with no one making a choice. The ban could stay locked in even if prices start falling.

From the analysis of the bill text, linked under Primary records below.

Where it stands

1 cosponsor: 1 Republicans.

• Sep 16, 2026 — Introduced · Congress.gov: “Introduced in House”
• Sep 16, 2026 — Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs · Congress.gov: “Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs”

Dates and quoted wording are Congress.gov's action record; the timeline shows status changes, not every procedural step.

Words to know

• Secretary of Commerce — The government official who runs the department that handles trade and business.
• export ban — A rule that stops companies from selling a product to other countries.
• per gallon — The price for one gallon of fuel.
• in a row — Days or times that happen one after another with no breaks.