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Oil falls as expected Russian diesel supply eases market concerns
Oil prices fell at the start of the week, with Brent crude at $103.18 a barrel.
The market response followed US President Donald Trump’s announcement of a deal for Russia to supply diesel to the United States and global markets in stages.
The announced shipments have not all reached the market, so their lasting effect on prices is uncertain.
Trump also said Russia and Ukraine had agreed to stop targeting each other’s energy infrastructure, but Ukraine said it was still waiting for details and reported further attacks, including on a power and heating facility in Kharkiv.
Russia has not officially confirmed the truce, so it is not yet clear that it is being put into effect.
Fighting in the Middle East and attacks on oil tankers near the Strait of Hormuz are adding pressure that could keep prices high or reverse the decline.
The outlook depends on whether diesel deliveries take place, the energy truce is implemented and regional supply and shipping risks ease.
Oil prices fell as expected Russian diesel supplies eased concerns about global supply.
Brent crude dropped 1.47% to $103.18 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate fell 1.68% to $90.31.
The US has authorized certain transactions involving Russian-origin diesel, and shipments are expected in stages.
A proposed energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine remains uncertain, with Ukraine reporting further attacks on energy infrastructure.
Conflict and risks to shipping in the Middle East helped keep Brent above $100 a barrel.
- Who
- Oil markets, the United States and Russia are central to the expected diesel supply. Ukraine and Russia are involved in the reported energy ceasefire.
- What
- Oil prices fell as expected Russian diesel supplies eased market concerns.
- When
- Prices fell at the start of the week, in a report published on October 12, 2026. The US announced the diesel arrangement on October 9.
- Where
- The expected diesel is intended for the United States and global markets. The article also reports conflict and shipping risks in the Middle East.
- Why
- The expected increase in diesel supply and hopes of a halt to attacks on energy infrastructure eased supply concerns.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
No direct quotes in the coverage so far.
Donald Trump announced a Russian diesel supply arrangement, and the US Treasury issued a general license permitting certain related transactions.
Trump said Russia and Ukraine had agreed to stop targeting each other’s energy infrastructure.
Ukraine said it was waiting for details and reported further attacks on energy infrastructure.
Oil prices fell as expected Russian supplies eased concerns about global supply.
- Brent crude
- $103.18 a barrel, down 1.47%
- US WTI crude
- $90.31 a barrel, down 1.68%
- Initial diesel supply
- More than 300,000 tonnes, or about 2.25 million barrels
- Planned November shipment
- 500,000 tonnes
- US Treasury license
- Certain transactions permitted through April 7, 2027
- Ukraine energy attacks
- More than 200 attacks on electricity generation and transmission facilities in the previous week








