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Would a diesel export ban work to lower prices?

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Oil prices are increasing due to the conflict with Iran, leading to an average cost of regular gasoline at $4.48 and diesel at $6.53 per gallon, according to AAA data. Yahoo Finance reporter Brooke DiPalma discusses whether implementing a ban on exporting diesel could help reduce these fuel costs.

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Oil prices have been rising due to tensions with Iran, causing the average cost of regular gasoline to reach $4.48 and diesel to hit $6.53, according to AAA. Yahoo Finance reporter Brooke DiPalma discusses whether imposing a ban on exporting diesel could help lower these high gas prices.

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