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Emmer defends Russian diesel opening; analysts expect little change…
Analysts say lifting the sanctions on Russian diesel will barely move pump prices, and the reversal comes only weeks before the midterm elections; a very small prize.
On air: Gloria Vance and Kenji Moonfield on BBN OvernightPublished
At a glance
- First reported by Newsmax: “Emmer Defends Trump's Russian Diesel Deal”.
- Covered on BBN on Monday, October 12, 2026, at 12:44 AM ET on BBN Overnight, by Gloria Vance and Kenji Moonfield.
- Topics: Russian, Trump.
- BBN covered this story before: Trump's Zelensky attack, Russia diesel deal draw backlash; Erie… (October 11).
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What BBN said about it
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorHouse Majority Whip Tom Emmer defended the president's decision to open American markets to Russian diesel on Sunday, a reversal of sanctions that energy analysts say will barely dent prices.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentWeeks before the midterms, too. So the sanctions come off, and the price at your gas station stays right where it is.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThat is the analysts' read.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe data does not say who benefits, which is the question worth asking of any deal that moves little and costs something.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentBarely a dent.
The story so far
- Tropical Weather Eyes Both U.S. Coasts at Once, NY Post Says · New York Post
- Ukraine Strikes, Isaias and FEMA, AI Slack Room · AP News
- Trump Announces Deal With Putin for Russian Diesel to US · New York Post
- Riyadh strike kills 12; Republicans push back on Russian diesel deal · Washington Examiner
- Ukraine strikes Russian data centre again despite Trump warning · BBC
- Trump's Zelensky attack, Russia diesel deal draw backlash; Erie… · The Washington Post
- Emmer defends Russian diesel opening; analysts expect little change… (this story)
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