Trump announces Russian diesel deal amid soaring US fuel prices
President Donald Trump announced a deal for Russia to supply millions of tonnes of diesel to the US and global markets to combat rising fuel prices. The agreement follows discussions between Trump and Vladimir Putin, who also reportedly discussed the ongoing war in Iran.
Why it matters
This deal represents a significant shift in US-Russia energy relations and geopolitical strategy, potentially impacting global fuel markets and diplomatic alignments during an active conflict.
Russia to supply 300,000 tonnes of diesel immediately, followed by 1.5 million more, as prices soar amid the Iran war.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Trump's announcement comes a week after a similar deal with G7 countries last week [Eric Lee/Reuters] By Al Jazeera Staff , AFP and Reuters Published On 9 Oct 2026 9 Oct 2026 United States President Donald Trump said that Russia has agreed to supply 300,000 tonnes of diesel fuel to global markets amid discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
“I have just concluded a highly successful discussion with President Vladimir Putin, of Russia, wherein it was agreed that Russia will immediately supply over 300,000 tons of diesel fuel to the American and global marketplace, another 500,000 tons during the month of November, and 1,000,000 tons immediately thereafter,” Trump said in a post on his Truth Social platform.
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