Russia to send diesel to US this month after Trump reaches agreement with Putin
US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin (photo: Getty Images)
Russia is beginning to lift restrictions on diesel fuel exports ahead of schedule following agreements between Putin and Trump. Additional supplies could reach the US market as early as October, according to the Russian state propaganda agency TASS, citing statements by Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak.
The restrictions will begin to be lifted immediately, ahead of schedule. According to Novak, Russia is ready to supply additional diesel fuel to the US market as early as October.
Exports could increase in November and December as Russian oil refineries resume operations following repairs. The deputy prime minister also assured that Russia's domestic market would be fully supplied with fuel.
Moscow welcomed Washington's decision. Novak described it as a step toward stabilizing the global energy market and restoring normal trade in energy resources.
The agreement between Trump and Putin became known on the evening of October 9. Russia committed to supplying diesel to the US and global markets: more than 300,000 tons immediately, another 500,000 tons in November, and 1 million tons afterward. To facilitate this, the US Treasury Department is issuing Moscow a temporary license, effectively suspending sanctions.
Kyiv sharply criticized Washington's decision. Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the deal would provide the Kremlin with additional money for the war and that the Ukrainian delegation, currently holding talks in Florida, was being used as a cover.
Previously, Russia had banned diesel exports until the end of October due to Ukrainian drone strikes on its oil refineries. Trump, meanwhile, has repeatedly blamed Ukraine for rising fuel prices.
