Trump Says Russia to Send Diesel Amid Price Surge

President Trump said Friday that Russia will immediately supply over 300,000 tons of diesel to US and global markets. He announced it on Truth Social after a call with Vladimir Putin.

• 500,000 more tons would follow in November, Trump said.
• 1 million tons would come after that, then 3 million more.
• 4.8 million tons is the total across all four phases.
• The final phase depends on the condition of Russia's refineries.

Why it matters: Diesel prices have risen almost 70% since the Iran war began in February. Repeated record highs have followed escalations in the Russia-Ukraine war.

• Russia has banned its own diesel exports since July, extended through October.
• US sanctions block Russian petroleum imports; Trump's post did not mention easing them.

How 52 sources split on this story

Where they split: Coverage divides over whether the announcement will deliver fuel or is mainly a pre-midterm claim that ignores sanctions.

What’s next: On Oct. 19, a new sanctions law takes effect, imposing a 500% tariff on Russian goods. The president can waive many of its provisions.

• The Kremlin had not confirmed Trump's described terms as of publication.
• Will Trump waive or ease sanctions on Russian petroleum products?
• Will Russia lift its diesel export ban when it expires?
• Will the added supply move US diesel prices before November?