US diesel prices have surged above $6 per gallon amid global supply disruptions from the war in Ukraine and attacks on Russian refineries. On 9 October 2026 President Trump announced a deal after a call with Vladimir Putin for Russia to supply over 300,000 tons of diesel immediately, followed by millions of tons more, and the US Treasury temporarily waived sanctions on Russian diesel exports until April 2027.
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6 Opinions
Of course he was. He keeps sucking up to Russia, a country that invaded Ukraine. The amount of diesel he hopes to get will not last long, days at most. Feels as though he is betraying all the countries supporting Ukraine. He's made a mistake I believe.
All the while Russia is still attacking and invading Ukraine it is critical sanctions are maintained on Russia and that Ukraine is supported.
The price surges are a result of his own idiotic wars, and now he’s willing to throw a European nation to the wolves for a SINGLE DAY’S worth of fuel that will have zero impact on prices.
No, he wasn't wrong. US needed cheap diesel and he delivered. I wish our leaders had similar practical approach to issues rather than omnipresent, ideological one. When we last seen the PM of the United Kingdom actioning our needs first rather than only declare it?
No. Ukraine is hitting Russian refineries primarily to reduce fuel reaching the front line. If America buys it at a knockdown price, it's a win-win. It still bleeds away from the front line and lowers prices and demand in the market.