Russia to send first diesel tanker to the US amid Trump deal
Summary
Russia will send its first shipment of diesel fuel to the United States under a deal with President Donald Trump. The first tanker will carry 40,000 tonnes of diesel, with more shipments planned despite recent damage to Russia’s oil production caused by Ukrainian drone strikes.Key Facts
- Russia lifted its ban on diesel exports on October 9.
- The first diesel tanker to the US will carry 40,000 tonnes of fuel.
- Russia’s oil refining capacity has been damaged by Ukrainian drone strikes, reducing diesel output.
- Agreements between President Trump and Russian leaders include ongoing fuel deliveries to the US.
- US special envoy Steve Witkoff said several tankers will be sent one after another.
- Russia also plans to export fertilizers to the US market in large amounts.
- President Trump announced plans for shipments totaling over 1.8 million tonnes of diesel in the coming months.
- Diesel prices in the US remain high, averaging $6.31 per gallon but are slowly decreasing.
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