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Diesel deal with Russia may not ease high energy prices
The deal covers diesel supplies between the U.S. and Russia, but analysts doubt truckers and farmers will see lower prices at the pump; politicians will still claim credit.
On air: Hank Ledger on BBN TonightPublished
At a glance
- First reported by CNBC: “CNBC Daily Open: Diesel deal may not be enough to curb high energy prices”.
- Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 9:28 PM ET on BBN Tonight, by Hank Ledger.
- Topics: CNBC Daily Open, Russia.
- BBN covered this story before: Republicans keep pushing back on Trump's Russian diesel deal (October 12).
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What BBN said about it
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe diesel deal between the United States and Russia is unlikely to do much for energy prices, which means truckers and farmers will keep paying what they pay.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSenator Ivor Zeledon joins us from Lower Marrow. Senator, is this your deal?
Senator Ivor ZeledonHank, as I told the pump, a deal this good has my fingerprints all over it, and I have the gold nozzle right here to prove it.
Senator Ivor ZeledonI was in the room, or near the room, or I texted the room.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorCNBC says it may not be enough to bring prices down. So is it still your deal?
Senator Ivor ZeledonAbsolutely not. I barely know the man who shook hands on it, and frankly the truckers should have thought of this sooner.
Senator Ivor ZeledonAs I told the pump, diesel is a personal choice.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorA choice.
Senator Ivor ZeledonThe farmers chose tractors, Hank. I chose a nozzle that gleams. And as I told the pump, I also take credit for the gleam.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSenator, I'll ask once more, since you've now claimed the deal, denied it and blamed a tractor.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorWho is responsible for high energy prices in your district?
Senator Ivor ZeledonThe nozzle. It has been acting alone for years.
The story so far
- Russia Strikes Kyiv, Two Killed; AI Lifts S&P to Record · Al Jazeera
- CNBC: Fed Hike Coming, Timing Still the Open Question · CNBC
- Brussels and Beijing Trade Blame Before Talks · CNBC
- Republicans keep pushing back on Trump's Russian diesel deal · CNBC
- Diesel deal with Russia may not ease high energy prices (this story)
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