US ultimatum and political timing美国最后通牒与政治时机
President Trump is attempting to bring down US fuel prices ahead of November's midterm elections, touting a diesel export ban as a way to boost domestic supplies. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the US is 'absolutely' going to ask Europe to release diesel from strategic reserves.特朗普总统试图在11月中期选举前压低美国燃油价格,并鼓吹禁止柴油出口以增加国内供应。能源部长Chris Wright表示美国“绝对”会要求欧洲释放战略柴油储备。
US diesel prices topped $6 a gallon for the first time last month, according to AAA.据AAA数据,美国柴油价格上月首次突破每加仑6美元。