Rural and farm-state lawmakers recently urged the US government to curb the outflow of diesel to lower domestic retail costs. Senator Ted Cruz informed petroleum refiners late Friday that the White House provided assurances that the Trump administration will not implement an export ban, reversing earlier internal discussions. This decision comes after a run-up in fuel costs pushed retail diesel prices to a record $6.53 per gallon earlier this week.

President Donald Trump previously asked staff to evaluate shipping limits to reduce costs for domestic growers and rural users. The administration continues to explore alternative mechanisms to slash diesel expenses during the current price spike, according to people familiar with the private conversations.