nuOct 23, 2026, 11:36

Russia ships diesel to US for first time since invasion of Ukraine

U.S. President Donald Trump has initiated diesel imports from Russia to lower fuel prices before the upcoming November 3 elections, despite existing sanctions. The first shipment departed from the Russian port of Primorsk for New York, though analysts suggest the move may have little effect on consumer prices due to ongoing global energy instability.

In a strategic move to lower domestic diesel prices ahead of the November 3 elections, U.S. President Donald Trump has secured a deal to import diesel from Russia, effectively bypassing existing war sanctions. Approximately 300,000 barrels were loaded onto a tanker in the Russian port of Primorsk and departed for New York on Friday. The shipment is expected to arrive on November 7, with additional deliveries planned throughout the month. Experts from Goldman Sachs have expressed skepticism regarding the initiative, suggesting that the influx of fuel will likely have a negligible impact on consumer costs for the American public.

The administration is focused on increasing fuel supply to curb rising prices, which have been exacerbated by regional instability following an ongoing conflict in Iran. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran has severely disrupted global energy logistics, impacting 20 percent of world oil and gas supplies. Recent tensions between the two nations have pushed oil prices to their highest level in five months.

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Based on reporting by nu. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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