#Diesel Prices

Donald Trump blamed Ukraine for rising diesel prices due to strikes on Russian refineries, claiming it impacts the global market more than the Middle East.

Record-high diesel prices in Europe reach 2.23 euros per liter, driving up transport costs and intensifying inflationary pressure amid supply shortages.

According to a source familiar with the conversation, Trump repeatedly demanded during a phone call that Zelensky stop strikes on Russian refineries, citing rising diesel prices. A meeting between the leaders is expected on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly.

Politician Vladimir Fesenko stated that Trump's statement on an energy ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia has no confirmations and is linked to electoral rhetoric ahead of the congressional elections against the backdrop of record diesel prices.

Trump claimed a mutual Ukrainian and Russian abstention from strikes on energy facilities, linking it to rising diesel prices. Kyiv commented on the statement evasively, while the Kremlin merely reacted positively to the call.

At Ukrainian gas stations, diesel has crossed the 100-hryvnia-per-liter mark. Some chains raised prices on September 12, while others kept their previous rates — we break down the dynamics and the reasons behind the rise.