Politics · United States · 3 days ago
Trump says Russia will supply diesel to US and global markets
US President Donald Trump said Russia had agreed to supply diesel to US and global markets after a conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Trump said more than 300,000 tonnes would be sent immediately.
He also announced 500,000 tonnes during November, followed by 1 million tonnes and, later, up to 3 million tonnes depending on refinery capacity.
Trump linked the plan to the war in Iran and said it would bring down diesel prices.
He said lower fuel costs were especially important for farmers, ranchers and truckers.
The announcement comes as US midterm elections are due on November 3, with polls cited in the Spanish-language coverage showing Democrats ahead by about seven points.
The reports do not say when the later shipments will arrive or confirm that the deliveries have begun.
U.S. President Donald Trump said Russia had agreed to supply diesel to U.S. and global markets after a conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Trump said Russia would provide more than 300,000 tonnes immediately, followed by 500,000 tonnes during November and 1 million tonnes immediately after that.
He also said Russia would deliver a further 3 million tonnes within a short time, depending on the capacity of its diesel refineries.
Trump linked the announcement to the war in Iran and said the supplies, along with control of the Strait of Hormuz, would sharply reduce diesel prices.
Expansión reported that the announcement came as Republicans faced concern about polls ahead of the November 3 U.S. midterm elections, with Democrats leading by about seven points.
- Who
- U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin
- What
- Trump said Russia had agreed to supply diesel to U.S. and global markets.
- When
- October 9, 2026; further deliveries were described as due during November and immediately afterward.
- Where
- U.S. and global markets
- Why
- Trump said the supplies would help lower diesel prices, particularly for U.S. farmers, ranchers and truckers.
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This story does not have a timeline yet.
- Immediate diesel supply
- More than 300,000 tonnes
- November diesel supply
- 500,000 tonnes
- Supply immediately afterward
- 1 million tonnes
- Further planned supply
- 3 million tonnes, depending on refinery capacity
- U.S. midterm election date
- November 3, 2026
What people are saying
Rusia suministrará de inmediato más de 300.000 toneladas de combustible diésel a los mercados estadounidense y mundial; otras 500.000 toneladas durante el mes de noviembre y 1.000.000 de toneladas inmediatamente después
Acabo de terminar una conversación sumamente exitosa con el presidente de Rusia, Vladímir Putin
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