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Russia says it is ready to send more diesel to the US
Russia says it is ready to supply more diesel to the United States in October.
Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said exports could also rise in November and December.
He said Russia would still fully supply its own domestic market.
The announcement followed a call between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin on October 9, when they agreed on diesel supplies for the US and global markets.
On the same day, the US Treasury issued a temporary licence allowing transactions involving Russian diesel sales, delivery and imports.
Russia is also removing some limits on diesel exports earlier than planned.
The move comes as governments focus on keeping energy trade flowing and stabilising fuel markets.
Russia says it is ready to supply additional diesel to the US in October.
Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said Russia could increase diesel exports in November and December.
Novak said Russia would begin lifting diesel export restrictions earlier than planned.
He said the Russian market would remain fully supplied with diesel.
The announcement followed a US temporary license permitting transactions involving Russian diesel.
- Who
- Russia, represented by Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak, says it is ready to supply more diesel to the US.
- What
- Russia is ready to send additional diesel to the US in October and may increase exports in November and December.
- When
- The announcement was reported on October 9, 2026.
- Where
- The United States and the global market.
- Why
- Novak said Russia viewed US steps to stabilize the global energy market and restore normal energy trade positively.
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The Russian market will also be fully supplied with diesel.
Russia is immediately beginning to lift restrictions on diesel exports earlier than planned.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urged European countries to meet their commitments to supply diesel to the global market.
US President Donald Trump said Washington did not plan to ban diesel exports.
Trump said he and Russian President Vladimir Putin had agreed on diesel supplies to the US and global markets.
The US Treasury issued temporary General License No. 135 permitting transactions involving Russian diesel.
Novak said Russia was ready to supply additional diesel to the US in October and could increase exports in November and December.
- Additional US supply
- Russia ready to provide more diesel in October
- Export outlook
- Possible increase in November and December
- Domestic supply
- Novak said Russia's market would remain fully supplied
- US authorization
- Temporary General License No. 135
- Announcement date
- October 9, 2026
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