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Trump Says He Will Import Russian Diesel Fuel Amid High Prices

Original: Trump Says He Will Import Russian Diesel Fuel Amid High Prices https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/09/us/politics/trump-russ

Donald Trump says he will import diesel fuel from Russia as prices climb, according to a New York Times report. The announcement would mark a striking reversal of sanctions policy toward Moscow and has drawn attention for its implications for energy markets, US-Russia relations, and the politics of fuel costs.

Why now: Trump's plan to buy Russian diesel despite sanctions is a surprising policy shift amid high fuel prices.

Donald TrumpRussiaVladimir PutinUnited States

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• Trump Says He Will Import Russian Diesel Fuel Amid High Prices https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/09/us/politics/trump-russia-diesel-putin.html # Politics # Energy # InternationalRelations · nyt_politics@robot.villas · 4

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