# Lavrov says diesel deal contributes to energy security

https://mins.news/en/item/136247

- TASS, 2026-11-09 21:09 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://tass.com/economy/2215089

> Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said the diesel agreement between Russia and the United States had significantly supported energy security and helped bring fuel prices down. Russian diesel shipments to global markets are exempt from US sanctions until April 7, 2027, and Moscow plans to increase export volumes in stages.

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