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Trump Grants Temporary Waiver for Russian Diesel Sanctions

By Drooid · Oct 30, 2026 · How we work

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President Donald Trump announced a temporary waiver of sanctions on Russian diesel through April 2027.
The waiver aims to ease financial strain before the 2026 midterm elections.
Trump said Russia would supply 2.2 million barrels of diesel to U.S. and global markets immediately.
An industry analyst reported U.S. firms showed no interest despite weeks of shopping.
Another analyst said Moscow and Washington urged purchases with discounts, but legal-risk concerns caused resistance.

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President Donald Trump announced a temporary waiver of sanctions on Russian diesel through April 2027.
The waiver aims to ease financial strain before the 2026 midterm elections.
Trump said Russia would supply 2.2 million barrels of diesel to U.S. and global markets immediately.
An industry analyst reported U.S. firms showed no interest despite weeks of shopping.
Another analyst said Moscow and Washington urged purchases with discounts, but legal-risk concerns caused resistance.