Would access to Russian diesel help drive down prices in the U.S.?
Summary
President Donald Trump announced that Russia would increase diesel supplies to the U.S. and global markets to help lower prices. However, experts say this is unlikely to reduce U.S. diesel prices soon because Russia may not be able to export enough diesel, and the global market is large. Some U.S. lawmakers oppose the plan, saying it supports Russia during the war in Ukraine.Key Facts
- Russia plans to supply over 300,000 tons of diesel immediately, 500,000 tons in November, and 1 million tons later.
- The U.S. Treasury allowed Russia to sell diesel to the U.S. and other countries despite past bans on Russian oil imports.
- Diesel prices in the U.S. reached a record high of $6.53 per gallon in late September and remain above $6.
- Diesel is important for farming, trucking, and construction, so its price affects many goods.
- Ukrainian attacks have damaged much of Russia’s oil refining, possibly limiting its diesel exports.
- Experts doubt Russia can meet the promised diesel supplies soon.
- Worldwide diesel use is about 3.5 to 4 million tons daily; Russia’s additional supply is small compared to this.
- Six U.S. senators asked the administration to stop this plan, citing support for Russia amid the Ukraine war.
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