Turkey to purchase Russian diesel under new Trump agreement
Turkey will purchase a portion of the diesel Russia is supplying to global markets under its agreement with U.S. President Donald Trump, Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar announced on October 18, Reuters reported.
Turkey plans to purchase a portion of Russian diesel under a new agreement between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar. The U.S.-Russia diesel supply deal is seen as critical to Turkey's energy security, as the country relies heavily on Russian, Iranian, and Azerbaijani energy sources.
Bayraktar stated that Russia had previously imposed restrictions on diesel exports, leading Turkey to seek alternative sources through the U.S. The exact volume and terms of the fuel agreement were not disclosed, but the move comes as Turkey expands its natural gas production in the Black Sea region. The U.S. President reached the agreement with Putin during a phone call on October 9, and the deal was subsequently included in legislation signed by Trump on September 18.
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