April 14, 2026
Mr. Khanna introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs
To prohibit the exportation of gasoline during periods of high gasoline prices.
Section 1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the Gasoline Export Ban Act of 2026
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Sec. 2. Prohibition on exportation of gasoline during periods of high gasoline prices
(a) In general
Except as provided by subsection (b) or (c), the President shall prohibit the exportation of gasoline produced in the United States during any period described in subsection (d).
(b) Exceptions
The President may exempt from the prohibition under subsection (a) such exports of gasoline as the President determines to be consistent with the national interest and the purposes of this section.
(c) Terms and conditions
The prohibition under subsection (a) shall be subject to such terms and conditions as the President determines to be appropriate and necessary to carry out the purposes of this section.
(d) Period described
The period described in this subsection is any period—
(1)
beginning on any day on which the average price for gasoline in the United States has been equal to or higher than $3.12 per gallon for each of the preceding 7 days; and
(2)
ending on the next day on which the average price for gasoline in the United States has been less than $3.12 per gallon for each of the preceding 7 days.
(e) Gasoline defined
In this section, the term gasoline means an article classifiable under subheading 2710.12 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States.