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Treasury Waives Sanctions for Russian Diesel Through 2027

By Drooid · Oct 11, 2026, 9:59 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump announced Russia will supply 300,000 tonnes of diesel now, 500,000 tonnes in November, and 1 million tonnes thereafter.
The Treasury Department issued a general license waiving sanctions on Russian diesel shipments through April 2027.
Analysts say the announced volumes are too small to meaningfully lower U.S. diesel prices.
Democratic leaders Rep. Steny Hoyer and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer called the deal a “gift to Putin.”

History

Historical Context

In October 1973 OAPEC, led by Saudi King Faisal, imposed an oil embargo on the United States, cutting production and raising the price of a barrel from $3 to $12—a 300 % jump. President Richard Nixon responded with price controls, rationing, and the Emergency Petroleum Allocation Act, creating the Federal Energy Office. The crisis showed how abrupt fuel concessions can reshape U.S. energy policy.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump announced Russia will supply 300,000 tonnes of diesel now, 500,000 tonnes in November, and 1 million tonnes thereafter.
The Treasury Department issued a general license waiving sanctions on Russian diesel shipments through April 2027.
Analysts say the announced volumes are too small to meaningfully lower U.S. diesel prices.
Democratic leaders Rep. Steny Hoyer and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer called the deal a “gift to Putin.”

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