Trump’s deal with Putin will have little impact on US diesel prices, experts warn
Energy analysts warn that a deal between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin to import Russian diesel will have minimal impact on US fuel prices. Experts argue the supply volume is too small and the logistics too slow to address current market shortages.
Why it matters
The deal highlights the intersection of geopolitical maneuvering and domestic economic policy during a high-stakes election cycle.
Diesel prices have risen dramatically since the US war on Iran./Getty Images Diesel prices have risen dramatically since the US war on Iran./Getty Images Trump administration Analysis Trump’s deal with Putin will have little impact on US diesel prices, experts warn Simon Goodley Analysts say fuel will take weeks to ship and is too small to affect prices, with the full deal unlikely to be met given damage to Russian refineries
Zelenskyy rejects Trump claim of Ukraine-Russia ‘energy ceasefire’
Donald Trump’s deal with Vladimir Putin to temporarily lift sanctions on US imports of Russian diesel will have little “meaningful” impact for motorists and businesses in the US and overseas, energy and foreign policy analysts have predicted.
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