Trump: Russia to Ship 4.8 Million Tonnes of Diesel as US Suspends Sanctions
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US President Donald Trump said on Friday that Russia will supply about 4.8 million tonnes of diesel to the United States and world markets. The goal is to lower rising fuel prices.
To allow the shipments, the US Treasury Department has temporarily suspended sanctions on Russian diesel until April 2027.
Trump announced the deal after talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
"Diesel Prices for Americans and, indeed, the World, will be COMING DOWN, IN RECORD NUMBERS, AND FAST!" Trump wrote.