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Trump Urges Ukraine to Halt Russian Oil Strikes Amid Shortages
Donald Trump asked Ukraine not to attack Russian oil refineries and fuel facilities.
He said those attacks are making it harder for people around the world to get fuel.
Average diesel prices in the United States have risen above $6 per gallon.
Russia has also stopped or reduced some diesel exports, which has added pressure to the global fuel market.
The International Energy Agency said fuel exports from Gulf countries and Russia were much lower in August than before the reported United States-Iran war.
Ukraine has continued attacking parts of Russia's oil and gas industry with long-range weapons.
Russia has responded with more attacks on Ukraine, including strikes on its power system.
At the same time, the House of Representatives is preparing to consider a bill that would impose tougher sanctions on Russia and countries trading with it.
The situation therefore involves both a fuel-price problem and disagreement over how strongly to pressure Russia.
Donald Trump urged Ukraine to stop attacking Russian diesel and oil-production infrastructure, saying the strikes are worsening global fuel shortages.
The appeal came after average United States diesel prices exceeded $6 per gallon, according to the Associated Press.
Russia reportedly banned diesel exports in July after Ukrainian attacks contributed to fuel rationing inside the country.
The House of Representatives is expected to consider a sanctions bill named for the late Senator Lindsey Graham, despite Trump's call to stop the strikes.
The International Energy Agency said disruptions in Russia's refining system and reduced Gulf exports have sharply cut global diesel and gasoil supplies.
- Who
- Donald Trump, Ukraine, Russia, the House of Representatives, and the International Energy Agency are central to the report.
- What
- Trump urged Ukraine to halt strikes on Russian oil infrastructure as fuel prices and concerns about global diesel supplies rise.
- Where
- The remarks were made on the sidelines of the Irish Open at Trump's Doonbeg golf club; the reported effects involve Ukraine, Russia, Gulf countries, and global fuel markets.
- When
- Trump made the remarks after United States diesel prices exceeded $6 per gallon; the International Energy Agency report cited August exports and was published Friday.
- Why
- Trump said the strikes were hurting global fuel supplies, while the report also links reduced Russian and Gulf exports to broader market disruptions.
Trump's Fuel-Supply Concern
Pressure on Russia
Ukrainian strikes on oil infrastructure
Trump's Fuel-Supply Concern
Trump said Ukraine should stop attacking Russian diesel and oil-production facilities because he believes the strikes are worsening global fuel shortages.
Pressure on Russia
The report says Ukraine has continued targeting Russia's oil and gas industry with long-range weapons, but it does not provide Ukraine's stated justification for those attacks.
Sanctions policy
Trump's Fuel-Supply Concern
Trump's appeal emphasizes avoiding actions that could further disrupt fuel supplies and raise prices.
Pressure on Russia
The House of Representatives is preparing to consider a bill backed by strong Senate support that would impose heavier sanctions on Russia and countries doing business with Moscow.
Key facts
- United States diesel price
- Average prices had exceeded $6 per gallon, according to the Associated Press.
- Trump's request
- He urged Ukraine not to attack Russian diesel-fuel facilities and said there were other possible targets.
- Russian export restriction
- Russia reportedly banned diesel exports in July after continued Ukrainian attacks on its oil and gas industry.
- Pending sanctions bill
- The House of Representatives is expected to consider a bill named after the late Senator Lindsey Graham that would impose heavier sanctions on Russia and countries doing business with Moscow.
- August Gulf exports
- The International Energy Agency said Gulf-country net exports of diesel and gasoil were just over one-quarter of their level before the reported United States-Iran war began in February.
- Earlier trade share
- The agency said Gulf and Russian diesel and gasoil exports accounted for almost 45% of global seaborne trade in February.
- Russian attacks on Ukraine
- Russia has recently increased attacks using ballistic missiles and jet-powered drones, including strikes on Ukraine's power grid.
Quotes
Donald Trump
US president speaking about Ukrainian attacks on Russian fuel infrastructure
“We spoke to Mr. Zelenskyy about it. There are plenty of other targets. Don’t hit diesel fuel, because that’s hurting, that’s hurting the world.”
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“Mr. Zelenskyy has to do one thing. He has to stop knocking out diesel fuel in Russia.”
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