Kevin Hassett, director of the US National Economic Council, said in an interview that diesel prices are currently “a major concern” for the US. “Diesel is facing a very serious problem because it is a refined oil product,” and “a large amount of refining activity occurs in regions disturbed by conflict,” he said. Hassett said that the Trump administration is seeking to improve oil refining capacity within the US.

Kevin Hassett, director of the US National Economic Council, said in an interview that diesel prices are currently “a major concern” for the US. “Diesel is facing a very serious problem because it is a refined oil product,” and “a large amount of refining activity occurs in regions disturbed by conflict,” he said. Hassett said that the Trump administration is seeking to improve oil refining capacity within the US.