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October 9, 2026

Trump's Diesel Deal with Russia Faces Criticism for Contradicting Sanctions

  • President Trump announced a deal with President Putin for the release of over 300,000 tonnes of diesel, followed by additional shipments, amid high diesel prices.
  • Critics, including lawmakers from both parties, argue that the deal contradicts the recent Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, which aimed to impose tariffs on Russian oil buyers.
  • The U.S. Treasury issued a temporary license allowing Russian diesel to be supplied to the global market, easing sanctions until April 2027 for deliveries loaded as of the announcement.

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