Trump officials rule out oil export ban in meeting with industry execs

March 22, 2026

The Trump administration told oil industry executives Thursday it has ruled out banning oil exports as a way to bring down energy prices amid the escalating war in Iran, according to a senior administration official who participated in the meeting.

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