Trump urged to release emergency heating fuel
The article discusses the requests made by U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King to President Donald Trump to release emergency reserves of heating oil in the state of Maine. This comes amid rising diesel prices, which have surpassed $6.50 per gallon, leading to a significant increase in heating costs, with families in the state paying approximately $675 more to fill their heating tanks compared to last year. The price increase is attributed to declining oil production due to the Iran and Ukraine conflicts. This move is seen as an effort to protect residents of the state from the financial burden caused by rising fuel prices, while the White House has denied any intention of imposing a 90-day ban on diesel exports.
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