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119-hr-10422119th CongressWALLET

Diesel Price Reduction Act of 2026

Sponsored By: Representative Burchett, Tim [R-TN-2]

Introduced

Summary

This bill would create a bold, price-triggered diesel export ban that blocks diesel fuel shipments to any country during defined high-price stretches. Exports would be prohibited after 14 consecutive days with the U.S. average retail diesel price at or above $5 per gallon. The ban would end on the first day after there have been 30 consecutive days with the price below $4.50 per gallon. The Secretary of Commerce is charged with enforcing the prohibition and the text includes no listed exemptions or implementation details.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Diesel export ban during price spikes

If enacted, this bill would require the Secretary of Commerce to ban exports of diesel fuel to any country during certain high-price periods. The ban would begin after the U.S. average retail diesel price stays above $5.00 per gallon for 14 consecutive days. The ban would end on the first day after there are 30 consecutive days with the price below $4.50 per gallon. The prohibition would apply notwithstanding any other law and the text in this chunk does not list exemptions or penalties.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Burchett, Tim [R-TN-2]

TN • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Fuller, Clay [R-GA-14]

    GA • R

    Sponsored 9/16/2026

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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