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Trump administration says not weighing oil export ban as costs soar

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President Donald Trump’s administration is not considering a ban on oil exports, a US official told AFP on Thursday, as the government scrambles to contain surging energy costs due to the war in the Middle East.

“Oil and gas export restrictions are not under consideration,” a Trump administration official said.

Washington has been looking to ease energy costs in recent days as soaring costs filter down to consumers.

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