Trump agrees to allow Russian diesel exports to global markets
Politics · 9 October 2026
Written by AI from multiple news reports
US President Donald Trump announced a deal on Friday to allow Russia to sell diesel fuel on world markets. Trump said Russian President Putin agreed to release large amounts of diesel immediately, with more to follow in the coming months. The US Treasury has issued a temporary licence to permit Russian diesel imports.
Trump said the deal will help lower fuel costs for American farmers and truck drivers. US diesel prices are currently $6.28 per gallon, compared to $3.68 one year ago.
The announcement came while Ukraine's team was in Florida talking to US officials about a possible ceasefire. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy criticised the deal, saying it gives Russia extra money to continue fighting. A Putin envoy said the agreement would benefit the world.