With U.S. average price for diesel a record $6.51 on Monday, Congress and the administration are feverishly looking at ways to provide relief. Lawmakers have floated ideas including a federal gas-tax holiday or a ban on diesel exports. But could Congress get the legislation passed or could it backfire without providing meaningful change in prices?

<p>With U.S. average price for diesel a record $6.51 on Monday, Congress and the administration are feverishly looking at ways to provide relief. Lawmakers have floated ideas including a federal gas-tax holiday or a ban on diesel exports. But could Congress get the legislation passed or could it backfire without providing meaningful change in prices?</p>

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