Trump announces diesel fuel deal with Russia to address elevated prices
President Donald Trump said Friday that he and Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to a deal to supply the United States with Russian diesel fuel.
TL;DR
- President Trump announced a deal with Russian President Putin to supply the U.S. with Russian diesel fuel.
- The agreement is intended to address high diesel prices, a significant issue ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
- The Trump administration had previously sought to allow Russian diesel imports to lower fuel costs in the agriculture and transportation sectors.