Trump says Putin agreed to supply Russian diesel to markets
US President Donald Trump said on Friday that he reached an agreement with Russian President Vladimir Putin, during a phone call, to supply markets with Russian diesel fuel. He said the move is part of his effort to lower energy costs ahead of the midterm elections. The available material gives no details on volumes, implementation or Moscow's position.
Why it matters
The announcement links energy policy to US electoral calculations, and diesel prices affect transport and goods costs worldwide. Any change in Russian fuel supply could ripple through energy markets that matter to producers and consumers in the region.
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