Bill · H.R. 10422· House(119-HR-10422)
Diesel Price Reduction Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 9/16/2026
- Last activity
- 9/16/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Tim Burchett
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the Diesel Price Reduction Act of 2026. It stops the export of diesel fuel from the United States to any country during specific high-price periods. This export ban kicks in when the average retail price of diesel fuel stays above $5 per gallon for fourteen straight days. The ban finally lifts after the diesel price drops and stays below $4.50 per gallon for thirty straight days.
Yes· 3 of 14
Would farmers be better off under this?+6
Farmers rely heavily on diesel fuel for tractors and agricultural transport, making them major beneficiaries of price-reduction policies.
Is this likely to lower the price at the pump?+6
The bill mandates an export ban on diesel fuel when retail prices exceed $5 per gallon to help lower prices at the pump.
Is this likely to slow the rise in prices?+5
By banning diesel exports when prices exceed $5 per gallon, the bill aims to increase domestic supply and lower fuel prices, thereby helping to reduce inflationary pressures.
The opposite
Does this make trade with other countries easier?-5
Banning the export of diesel fuel directly interferes with international trade and restricts outgoing shipments during high-price periods.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Keeping more diesel fuel inside the country when prices spike could potentially help lower costs for everyday folks who rely on it, as outlined in section 2(a).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not contain any information about potential negative impacts or burdens for individuals or groups of people.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Farmers+6Good For Business Owners+4Good For Middle Aged+3Good For Middle Class Households+3Good For Low Income Households+2Good For Seniors+2Good For Veterans+2
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Inflation+5Improves Consumer Protection+4Improves Economic Growth+2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Reduces Gas Prices+6Improves Rural Development+3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Trade-5
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+4
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+2
- 9/16/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Clay FullerRepublican · Georgia