Russia will immediately supply diesel to the U.S., President Donald Trump announced on Friday (October 9, 2026) after talks with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin.
He said Russia would supply another 500,000 tonnes of diesel in November, followed by 1 million tonnes immediately thereafter.
“I have just concluded a highly successful discussion with President Vladimir Putin of Russia, wherein it was agreed that Russia will immediately supply over 300,000 Tons of Diesel Fuel to the American and Global Marketplace,” Mr. Trump said in a post on Truth Social. “Additionally, based on the condition of their diesel refineries, Russia will then deliver, within a short period of time, 3,000,000 tons of diesel fuel,” Mr. Trump said.
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Earlier reporting noted: In a post on Truth Social, Trump said Russia would initially supply more than 300,000 tonnes of diesel, followed by another 3 million tonnes within a short period.
Trump said the U.S.’ control of the Strait of Hormuz, along with the proposed Russian diesel supplies, would bring down fuel prices sharply. “Between our total control TOTAL CONTROL of the Strait of Hormuz, and this great announcement on Russian Energy, Diesel Prices for Americans and, indeed, the World, will be COMING DOWN, IN RECORD NUMBERS, AND FAST,” the U.S. President said. Trump said lower prices for Americans, especially farmers, ranchers, and truckers, are his “greatest priority”. Earlier reporting noted: “I have just concluded a highly successful discussion with President Vladimir Putin of Russia, wherein it was agreed that Russia will immediately supply over 300,000 Tons of Diesel Fuel to the American and Global Marketplace,” Trump said.
Earlier reporting noted: ‘Great announcement’: Trump says Putin agrees to supply Russian diesel to US and global markets US President Donald Trump on Friday said Russia would immediately supply diesel to the United States following his discussion with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
