What does Preamble of Stop Oil Exports to Lower Gas Prices Act do?

This bill aims to prohibit exports of crude oil, gasoline, and diesel fuel. The prohibition is specifically intended for periods of military operations against Iran.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Stop Oil Exports to Lower Gas Prices Act do?

This Act is formally titled the 'Stop Oil Exports to Lower Gas Prices Act'.

What does PROHIBITION ON EXPORTS OF CRUDE OIL, GASOLINE, AND DIESEL FUEL of Stop Oil Exports to Lower Gas Prices Act do?

This section amends Section 101 of division O of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016. It adds a new subsection (f) which prohibits the export of crude oil, gasoline, and diesel fuel. The prohibition begins upon enactment of the subsection and ends when the President declares military operations against Iran (which began in March 2026) have ceased and certifies that the Strait of Hormuz is fully open. The President may waive the prohibition for crude oil exports if they determine the oil cannot be efficiently refined in the United States. If a waiver is issued, the President must issue a license requiring the crude oil to be refined abroad and imported back into the United States.

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Stop Oil Exports to Lower Gas Prices Act

Last updated: 5/7/2026 · Introduced: 5/7/2026

Author: Brad Sherman (D-CA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill prohibits the export of crude oil, gasoline, and diesel fuel, starting upon enactment and continuing until the President certifies the end of military operations against Iran and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
The President can waive the export prohibition for crude oil if domestic refining capacity is insufficient, requiring the oil to be refined abroad and re-imported.
The bill amends existing law related to appropriations to implement this export prohibition.

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