WORLD NEWS | JOHAR NEWS | October 10, 2026
Washington: US President Donald Trump has announced a major agreement with Russian President Vladimir Putin to supply millions of tonnes of diesel fuel to the American and international markets. The decision marks a significant shift in Washington's energy policy as the United States seeks to control rising fuel prices ahead of the November midterm elections.
Washington: US President Donald Trump has announced a major agreement with Russian President Vladimir Putin to supply millions of tonnes of diesel fuel to the American and international markets. The decision marks a significant shift in Washington's energy policy as the United States seeks to control rising fuel prices ahead of the November midterm elections.
The announcement, made on Friday, October 9, 2026, comes amid increasing pressure on global diesel supplies, rising transportation costs and continuing geopolitical tensions over Russia's war in Ukraine.
Russia to Supply Millions of Tonnes of Diesel
According to Reuters, Trump announced the agreement following discussions with Putin. Under the proposed supply arrangement, Russia would immediately release more than 300,000 metric tonnes of diesel into American and global markets.