UNITED NATIONS, Sept 22 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he backed the idea of a ban on diesel exports, which some US politicians are calling for as a way to curb the soaring cost of energy. Republicans lawmakers have put pressure on the president to curb exports as diesel prices soar to record highs in the US. Key points and original sources are listed below.

• UNITED NATIONS, Sept 22 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he backed the idea of a ban on diesel exports, which some US politicians are calling for as a way to curb the soaring cost of energy.S1

• Republicans lawmakers have put pressure on the president to curb exports as diesel prices soar to record highs in the US.S2