Trump calls on Ukraine to halt strikes on Russian diesel fuel, citing global shortage
KYIV, Ukraine — U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday called on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to halt strikes on Russian oil refineries and other infrastructure used to produce and distribute diesel, saying the attacks are causing a global shortage. He spoke after diesel prices in the U.S. hit a record on Friday, soaring past $6 a gallon on average. Ukraine has for months been targeting…
President Donald Trump urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to cease strikes on Russian oil refineries and infrastructure that provide diesel fuel, citing a global shortage. This call came after U.S. diesel prices skyrocketed to a record high above $6 per gallon on average for the first time. In response, Ukraine intensified its long-range strikes against Russia's oil and gas sector, leading to fuel rationing nationwide.
Consequently, Moscow banned diesel exports in July, exacerbating the already tight global market. The worldwide shortage of fuel intensified with the interruption of oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz due to Iran's ongoing conflict. As Americans face the impact of escalating fuel prices as they approach the midterm elections in November, Trump was questioned about his recent dialogue with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
He requested Zelenskyy to halt his strikes on Russia, stating, "Mr. Zelenskyy has to do one thing. He has to stop knocking out diesel fuel in Russia."
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