#Diesel Fuel

Three tankers with Russian diesel heading to the US: Trump administration lobbies for deals amid legal conflict in Congress

Economy 10/29/2026, 18:00

Three tankers with Russian diesel are heading to the US following Trump's October 16 executive order lifting sanctions. The administration is lobbying for discounted deals, while Democrats in Congress call the supplies illegal and are preparing an investigation.

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Konotop Without Power for the Fifth Day: Energy Facilities Destroyed, City Urgently Needs 40 Tons of Diesel

Incidents 10/28/2026, 17:32

Konotop has been left without electricity for five days following Russian strikes on energy facilities. The mayor announced the need for at least 40 tons of diesel for generators and invincibility points, and the government instructed to provide the city with fuel.

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Trump Considers Lifting Sanctions on Putin's "Slush Fund": What is Known About the RDIF Request

Politics 10/27/2026, 22:01

The Trump administration is exploring the possibility of lifting sanctions on the Russian Direct Investment Fund amid negotiations on supplying Russian diesel fuel to the U.S. No final decision has been made.

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Novak: First Tanker with 40,000 Tons of Russian Diesel to Head to USA Tomorrow

Economy 10/21/2026, 13:03

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Novak stated that the first tanker with 40,000 tons of diesel will depart for the US on October 22, and by the end of the year, Russia intends to fully restore export volumes and expand the circle of buyers.

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Witkoff in St. Petersburg: US to Present Putin with Updated Ukraine Proposal Following 'Diesel Deal'

Politics 10/21/2026, 09:52

US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff has arrived in St. Petersburg to meet with Putin and present an updated proposal for ending the war in Ukraine. Washington hopes that lifting diesel fuel sanctions will induce Moscow to compromise.

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Turkey to Receive Part of Russian Diesel Fuel Under US-Russia Agreement

Economy 10/19/2026, 07:45

Turkey will receive a portion of Russian diesel fuel under an agreement between Moscow and Washington, Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar announced. Ankara considers the deal important for energy security.

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Turkey Joins Russian Diesel Supply Chain Under Agreement with Trump

Politics 10/18/2026, 19:36

Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayrakhtar stated that Ankara will purchase part of Russian diesel under an agreement between Moscow and Washington. The US Treasury issued a license for supplies until April 2027, and Moscow is targeting 3–3.5 million tons per month.

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"It was a mistake": Congressional Republicans criticize Trump's waiver of Russia sanctions for a diesel deal

Politics 10/18/2026, 10:44

Congressional Republicans have criticized Trump's decision to delay Russia sanctions for a diesel deal ahead of the midterms, calling the move a win for Moscow.

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Dmitriev: US has realized the harm of sanctions and is seeking ways to lift them — relations are 'at zero'

Politics 10/17/2026, 12:43

RDIF Head Kirill Dmitriev stated that the US is actively looking for ways to lift anti-Russia sanctions, recognizing their harm to its own economy. Moscow maintains contacts with American negotiators and the US Department of Energy.

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Kremlin Acknowledges US Deal Cannot Fully Stabilize Oil Market

Economy 10/15/2026, 17:42

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov admitted that the diesel deal cannot fully stabilize the global oil market and blamed Europe and Ukraine for escalation.

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Economic Breakthrough or Sanctions Threat: Details of the US-Russia Diesel Supply Agreement

Economy 10/15/2026, 13:11

Russian Special Envoy Kirill Dmitriev stated that the agreement on Russian diesel supplies to the US opens new cooperation opportunities, despite criticism and logistical challenges.

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Open Conflict Between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy Over Diesel Fuel and Russian Refineries

Politics 10/11/2026, 20:53

Donald Trump criticized Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries and announced a fuel deal with Moscow, prompting a sharp response and accusations from Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

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Germany maintains sanctions against Russia despite Trump's decision on diesel fuel

Politics 10/10/2026, 19:47

The German government has confirmed it will maintain anti-Russian sanctions, despite Trump's decision to temporarily lift restrictions on Russian diesel to stabilize the market.

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Trump Lifts Taxes on Dyed Diesel: Why Fuel is Red

Economy 10/06/2026, 10:00

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order temporarily lifting taxes on off-road red diesel to lower record fuel prices until the end of the year.

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EU holds emergency meeting to discuss the possibility of releasing oil reserves

Economy 10/03/2026, 14:08

The European Union is holding an emergency Energy Task Force meeting to discuss releasing strategic diesel reserves amid soaring prices.

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The "Bottleneck" Behind the Diesel Fuel Boom

Economy 10/03/2026, 13:56

G7 countries agreed to release 100m barrels of oil and fuel from reserves to combat the diesel crisis, exposing the vulnerability of global refining.

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Europe Overpays Over 100 Billion Euros for Energy Amid Middle East Crisis

Economy 09/29/2026, 19:12

Due to the Middle East conflict and fuel shortages, the EU is forced to overpay over 100 billion euros for energy imports. The IEA warns of a winter diesel deficit.

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Russia extends ban on diesel fuel exports to September 30 amid record attacks on refineries

Economy 08/29/2026, 16:22

Russia has extended the ban on diesel fuel exports for producers until September 30, 2026, citing a record series of Ukrainian attacks on refineries and the need to stabilize the domestic market.

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