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Why Trump's diesel deal with Russia may not lower prices

Trump says Russia will send three hundred thousand tons of diesel now and five hundred thousand more in November, but analysts doubt it will move pump prices before the midterms.

On air: Chip Darnell and Vera Bullock on BBN This Morning
Published 6:21 AM ET, Thursday, October 15, 2026

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First reported by The Hill: “Why Trump's diesel deal with Russia may not actually lower prices”.
Covered on BBN on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 6:21 AM ET on BBN This Morning, by Chip Darnell and Vera Bullock.
Topics: Russia, Trump.
BBN covered this story before: Ukraine's Vulnerability Grows as Starlink Is Restricted (October 14).

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The HillWhy Trump's diesel deal with Russia may not actually lower prices

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Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorOkay, I only have a minute before my commute. What happened with this Russian diesel deal?
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorPresident Trump announced last week that Russia would immediately supply three hundred thousand tons of diesel, with five hundred thousand more coming in November, and it means lifting sanctions on Moscow.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorImmediately! So does my gas station sign change by lunch?
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThe Hill reports it may not actually bring prices down ahead of the midterms, so probably not by lunch.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorNot by lunch.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorFine, what happens next? And who's upset, besides me?
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorDemocrats and some Republicans have howled over lifting the sanctions, and the next shipment is due in November. Whether prices move is unclear.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorCan they at least deliver my share to my driveway?

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