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In an era of political divisions, bipartisan support can be hard to come by. The Recycled Materials Attribution Act (RMAA) is one of the rare exceptions, drawing support from lawmakers seeking to strengthen America’s recycling framework. As Congress considers the legislation, AFPM Vice President of Midstream and Petrochemicals Rob Benedict offers an overview of the proposal and what it would mean for manufacturers, recyclers and consumers.

Diesel is the fuel of the global economy. It powers agriculture, heavy shipping and freight. Diesel costs, therefore, trickle down and get reflected throughout the economy, so it’s no wonder Americans and consumers everywhere want to know what’s going right now with diesel.

A diesel export ban wouldn't just affect fuel markets overseas, tighten domestic fuel supplies or hurt the economic engine of American energy manufacturing in the Gulf Coast. It would expose some of the United States’ most energy-dependent regions to retaliation and even greater energy supply disruptions. The U.S. Northeast and West Coasts are the most vulnerable if this were to happen.

We’ve shared why a diesel export ban could mean less U.S. fuel production and higher prices. Now, a growing chorus of experts, analysts and administration officials is sounding the same warning specifically for gasoline: an export ban could push prices at the pump higher.

Part 4 of our ongoing series sharing expert perspectives on why a diesel export ban (or a ban on U.S. crude oil or any American-made fuels) would backfire spectacularly.

A diesel export ban may sound like a way to lower fuel costs. In reality, it could actually raise gasoline prices. Blocking diesel exports would eventually force refiners to cut fuel production overall, including gasoline, putting upward pressure on prices and increasing America's reliance on imported fuel. Here’s why.

We’ve already shared a pair of blog posts featuring perspectives from experts, analysts, reporters and even some current/former administration officials on why an export ban on U.S. crude oil or American-made diesel, gasoline and refined products would be a costly mistake. Now, we’re sharing even more perspectives, and the fact there are so many tells you all you need to know about why an export ban would backfire.

Previously, we shared perspectives from experts, analysts, reporters and even some current (and former) administration officials on why an export ban on U.S. crude oil or American-made diesel, gasoline and refined products would be a grave mistake. Instead of cutting prices for consumers, it would result in less U.S. fuel production, tighter supplies, greater energy security risks and higher prices. Here are even more perspectives on why an export ban is the wrong move for U.S. energy security.

Out in West Texas at one of the largest crude oil terminals in the country, AFPM’s oft-repeated line, “we make modern life possible,” rings truer than ever. Plains All American Pipeline’s Midland terminal moves roughly a million barrels of crude oil every day from the Permian Basin to refining, storage and distribution hubs, helping deliver the energy, fuels and products people rely on across the United States and around the world.