UK Chancellor John Healey says Britain is preparing for possible US diesel export ban

The UK is in talks with the US over a potential ban on US diesel exports, as diesel prices in the UK hit record highs. Chancellor John Healey confirmed the discussions and said the UK is preparing for the possibility. The price surge is driven by conflicts with Iran and Russia, disrupting global oil supplies. A US ban could further raise prices in the UK, which imports a third of its diesel from the US. The US is considering the ban to protect its consumers, but it could have global economic consequences.