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US Temporarily Eases Sanctions on Russian Diesel Imports
The US has temporarily eased sanctions to allow imports of Russian diesel, as fuel prices approached record highs.
President Donald Trump said Russia had agreed to send more than 300,000 metric tons to the US and global markets.
He also said Russia would supply another 500,000 tons in November and 1 million tons after that.
The US Treasury issued a permit allowing Russian diesel imports until April 7.
US sanctions on Russian oil companies were imposed in 2025 over Russia’s war in Ukraine, which began in 2022.
Diesel is used in farming, freight transport and home heating, and the announcement was followed by a drop in its price, though analysts questioned whether the supplies would keep prices low.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy criticized the decision, saying it could help Russia fund the war.
The US temporarily eased sanctions to allow imports of Russian diesel, seeking to reduce rising fuel prices.
The US Treasury issued a licence allowing Russian diesel imports through April 7.
Donald Trump said Russia had agreed to supply more diesel to international markets, including the US.
Trump said Russia would supply an additional 500,000 tonnes in November and another 1 million tonnes soon after.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy criticised the deal, saying it would not bring peace.
- Who
- The US government and Russia are involved in the sanctions easing and diesel supply. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy criticised the deal.
- What
- The US temporarily eased sanctions to permit imports of Russian diesel. Trump said Russia agreed to increase supplies.
- When
- The announcement was reported on October 10, 2026. The licence runs through April 7.
- Where
- The US is allowing imports; Trump said supplies would reach the US and global markets.
- Why
- The US said the move was intended to curb rising fuel prices.
US and Russia
Ukraine
Purpose of the deal
US and Russia
Trump said the agreement would add diesel supplies to the US and global markets as prices rose.
Ukraine
Zelenskiy said the deal was a weak decision by powerful partners and would not bring peace.
Effect of the deal
US and Russia
Trump said the additional supplies could help address high prices.
Ukraine
Zelenskiy said Russia would respond to the diesel supply with more terror and betrayal.
Russia agreed to immediately supply more than 300,000 metric tons of diesel to the US and global markets
Gifts to Putin will bring neither peace nor any benefit to the civilized world. Russia will ‘repay’ this diesel with more terror and betrayal
The US imposed sanctions on Russian oil companies over the war in Ukraine.
Kirill Dmitriev visited Washington and, according to a source familiar with the matter, asked US officials to permit Russian oil companies to export diesel to the US.
The US announced a temporary easing of sanctions, and the Treasury issued a licence for Russian diesel imports through April 7.
Trump said Russia would supply an additional 500,000 tonnes of diesel.
- Initial supply
- More than 300,000 metric tons, according to Trump
- November supply
- 500,000 tonnes, according to Trump
- Further supply
- 1 million tonnes soon after November, according to Trump
- Licence end date
- April 7
- US diesel exports
- About 1.5 million barrels per day
Sources
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