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Trump says Russia will supply diesel as fuel prices surge
U.S. President Donald Trump says Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to send diesel to the United States and global markets.
Trump said more than 300,000 tonnes would be supplied immediately, followed by 500,000 tonnes in November and 1 million tonnes after that.
He also said Russia would deliver another 3 million tonnes within a short time, depending on the condition of its refineries.
The Kremlin confirmed that Russia was ready to supply oil and petroleum products, and the U.S. Treasury said it would temporarily waive sanctions to allow Russian diesel onto the global market.
The move comes as diesel prices have climbed during the war involving Iran; the fuel is widely used by truckers, farmers and construction businesses.
Trump says the additional supply will bring prices down, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticized easing sanctions, saying it could support Russia's war.
The announced deliveries are expected in stages, but the sources do not give a specific date for the final 3 million tonnes.
President Donald Trump said Russia had agreed to supply diesel to the United States and global markets as fuel prices surged.
Trump said more than 300,000 tons would be supplied immediately, followed by further shipments over the coming months.
The U.S. Treasury temporarily exempted Russian diesel sales from sanctions, while Russia lifted its diesel export ban, according to the sources.
Trump said the supplies would bring prices down, but Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the move as support for Russia’s war.
The reports cite U.S. average diesel prices above $6 per gallon and link the rise to the wars involving Iran and Ukraine.
- Who
- U.S. President Donald Trump said Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to supply diesel.
- What
- Russia was to supply diesel to the United States and global markets. Trump also said the U.S. temporarily waived sanctions covering Russian diesel.
- When
- Trump announced the agreement on Friday, October 9, 2026.
- Where
- The diesel was intended for the American and global markets.
- Why
- Trump said the supply would help bring down soaring diesel prices.
Donald Trump and the U.S. administration
Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Ukraine
Purpose of the deal
Donald Trump and the U.S. administration
Trump said Russian diesel supplies would bring down prices for Americans and people worldwide.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Ukraine
Zelenskyy said allowing Russia to sell petroleum products invests in a war that must be ended.
Sanctions relief
Donald Trump and the U.S. administration
The U.S. Treasury temporarily exempted Russian diesel sales from sanctions to allow supply to the global market.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Ukraine
Zelenskyy said easing sanctions was a weakness and would not bring peace or benefit the world.
Allowing Russia to sell petroleum products is an investment in a war that must be ended, not prolonged.
Diesel Prices for Americans and, indeed, the World, will be COMING DOWN, IN RECORD NUMBERS, AND FAST!
Russia confirmed its readiness to supply oil and petroleum products to the American and global markets
Trump announced that Russia had agreed to supply more than 300,000 tons of diesel immediately.
Trump said Russia would supply another 500,000 tons of diesel.
Trump said Russia would supply 1 million tons of diesel; CBS News and Fox Business report this timing, while other articles describe the shipment as coming immediately thereafter.
The temporary U.S. sanctions exemption for Russian diesel sales was set to remain in effect.
- Immediate shipment
- More than 300,000 tons
- November shipment
- 500,000 tons
- Further shipment
- 1 million tons; CBS News and Fox Business specify December
- Additional possible supply
- 3 million tons within a short period, depending on the condition of Russian diesel refineries
- U.S. diesel price
- $6.27 per gallon in Daily Sabah; $6.28 in CBS News
- Sanctions exemption
- Russian diesel sales permitted until April 7, 2027
Sources
Can diesel prices fall after Trump-Russia deal?
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