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Trump Orders Russia Diesel Supply After Putin Call

By Drooid · Oct 10, 2026, 3:08 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump announced Russia will supply hundreds-thousands of tons of diesel after call with Vladimir Putin.
Trump signed an order and secured a G7 deal to release up to 100 million barrels of diesel.
Dow Jones rose 423 points, or 0.8%, after the announcement.
Economists warned higher diesel costs could raise grocery prices.
Experts said the measures are unlikely to lower pump prices beyond a few pennies.

History

Historical Context

The 1973 Arab oil embargo, launched by OAPEC on 17 October after the Yom Kippur War, cut Middle-Eastern exports by up to 70 % and drove crude from $3 to about $12 per barrel—a near-300 % jump. The 2024 U.S. diesel shipment talks with Russia echo that earlier use of energy supplies as geopolitical leverage.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump announced Russia will supply hundreds-thousands of tons of diesel after call with Vladimir Putin.
Trump signed an order and secured a G7 deal to release up to 100 million barrels of diesel.
Dow Jones rose 423 points, or 0.8%, after the announcement.
Economists warned higher diesel costs could raise grocery prices.
Experts said the measures are unlikely to lower pump prices beyond a few pennies.

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