Trump turns to Putin for diesel after lecturing India on Russian energy

US President Donald Trump announced on Friday that the United States will purchase diesel from Russia, a move that contradicts his recent lecturing of India on curbing purchases of Russian energy. Trump claimed that he had a "highly successful discussion" with Russian President Vladimir Putin, who agreed to supply over 300,000 tons of diesel immediately, another 500,000 tons in November, and 1 million tons thereafter, as well as 3 million tons within a short period.

Trump claimed the deal would lower diesel prices for Americans and the world, particularly farmers, ranchers, and truckers. The announcement came as high fuel costs threatened Republican prospects in upcoming midterm elections. The administration swiftly implemented the deal with a temporary general license from the Treasury department, permitting Russian diesel shipments to the global market until April 2027.