Five things to watch after Trump's Russian diesel deal
Summary
President Donald Trump made a deal with Russia to increase diesel fuel exports, aiming to lower high diesel prices in the U.S. This move has raised concerns among some lawmakers and experts, as it may conflict with U.S. laws and efforts to pressure Russia over its war in Ukraine.Key Facts
- President Trump arranged for Russia to export more diesel fuel to help reduce high prices in the U.S., where diesel costs more than $6 per gallon.
- The U.S. Treasury Department waived some sanctions to allow this increase in Russian diesel exports.
- Some Republican senators and representatives are unhappy with the deal and want to block Russian oil purchases.
- The global diesel market currently has a shortage of about 1 million barrels per day.
- Experts doubt the extra Russian diesel will significantly lower prices soon.
- It is unclear if any of the Russian diesel will actually reach the U.S. or if it would be legal under current laws.
- A bipartisan group of senators said the deal may violate a 2022 law banning U.S. imports of Russian oil and petroleum products.
- Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy criticized the deal while Russia continues attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.
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