Trump diesel deal fails; Russian oil tankers not US-bound
The gist
Two of three Russian diesel tankers bound for the US diverted to other destinations.
The deal aimed to ease pump prices but faced a congressional import ban.
How it unfolded
- Oct 9, 2026Trump announced an agreement with Putin to make more than 300,000 metric tons of Russian diesel available immediately to US and global markets, following a call between the two.
- Oct 22, 2026The Russian tanker Talisman departed from the St. Petersburg area.
- Oct 27, 2026Three tankers carrying Russian diesel were crossing the Atlantic toward US ports, with a fourth set to depart soon; shipments totaled around 140,000 metric tons.
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Source: Wikipedia