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Russian Diesel Not for Us, but for World Markets: Trump
- On October 9, 2026, President Donald Trump announced an agreement with Russian President Vladimir Putin to supply diesel to global markets, with the Treasury Department issuing a license easing sanctions until April 7, 2027.
- Last month, Congress passed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, which President Trump signed into law to apply economic pressure on Russia; the new diesel arrangement directly counters this bipartisan legislative strategy.
- The initial 300,000 tons of Russian diesel equals over 2 million barrels, covering less than one day of American consumption; Forbes estimates the fuel would last 11 minutes on the global market, offering negligible price relief.
- Senators including Susan Collins and Angus King wrote to Trump on Tuesday, terming the Russia deal a "gift to our adversary and a betrayal of our allies" while urging the White House to rescind the authorization.
- Future deliveries of 500,000 tons next month and 1 million tons in December will test the administration's balance of energy and geopolitical costs, as senators warn Russia's revenue will finance its war of attrition against Ukraine.
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