Can Trump’s diesel deal bring down US fuel prices?

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Jörg Jelinnek
October 12, 2026Advertisement
US diesel prices remain near historic highs, and US President Donald Trump says a new diesel supply deal with Russia could help ease pressure on consumers.
The agreement comes as Ukraine's attacks on Russian refineries and the Iran war continue to disrupt global fuel supplies.
But analysts say the volumes Russia plans to export are too small to significantly affect world markets or bring down prices at the pump.
Meanwhile, fighting between Russia and Ukraine continues despite calls for an energy ceasefire.