Trump Strikes Diesel Deal With Putin to Bring Down Prices Ahead of Midterms
Summary
President Donald Trump announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to supply millions of tons of diesel fuel to global markets to help lower high fuel prices before the November midterm elections. The U.S. Treasury Department issued a license allowing Russian diesel imports, aiming to increase fuel supplies and reduce costs.Key Facts
- Russia will supply over 300,000 tons of diesel fuel immediately, 500,000 tons in November, and 1 million tons afterward.
- Eventually, Russia may deliver an additional 3 million tons of diesel fuel depending on refinery capacity.
- The U.S. Treasury Department issued General License 135, allowing transactions involving Russian diesel fuel.
- President Trump linked high diesel prices to disruptions in refineries and attacks on Russian energy facilities.
- The announcement intends to increase diesel supply and lower prices that are near record highs, with a national average price of $6.28 per gallon.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized the deal, saying it helps Russia continue its war.
- The White House is also considering other measures, including using the Defense Production Act to boost energy production.
- Fuel prices have become a political issue due to their impact on farmers and consumers ahead of the midterm elections.
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