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Trump urges Ukraine to halt strikes on Russian diesel
The gist
Trump urged Zelenskyy to halt strikes on Russian diesel, blaming them for a global fuel shortage.
Kyiv calls refineries legitimate targets as US diesel hits $6.06 a gallon.
How it unfolded
- recent monthsA wave of long-distance Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian oil refineries reduced Russia's fuel production, triggering petrol shortages across the country.
- Feb 2026The US and Israel launched a war on Iran, disrupting oil flow from the region including through the Strait of Hormuz and causing a global energy crisis.
- Sep 11, 2026The price of diesel hit an all-time high in the US, reaching a national average of $6.06 a gallon, according to AAA; a year ago it was $3.71 a gallon.