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Australia to keep barring Russian fuel despite Trump-Putin deal

By Drooid · Oct 11, 2026, 4:58 PM UTC · How we work

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Energy Minister Chris Bowen said Australia will continue barring Russian fuel from its market.
President Donald Trump announced a deal with President Vladimir Putin to supply 300,000 tons of diesel in October.
The agreement expands to 500,000 tons in November and up to 3 million tons later, depending on refinery conditions.
Energy Minister Chris Bowen reiterated Australia does not want President Vladimir Putin to profit from war in Middle East.

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Energy Minister Chris Bowen said Australia will continue barring Russian fuel from its market.
President Donald Trump announced a deal with President Vladimir Putin to supply 300,000 tons of diesel in October.
The agreement expands to 500,000 tons in November and up to 3 million tons later, depending on refinery conditions.
Energy Minister Chris Bowen reiterated Australia does not want President Vladimir Putin to profit from war in Middle East.