# Trump says U.S. will buy diesel from Russia in reversal of pressure campaign

https://mins.news/en/item/93821

- CBC News, 2026-10-09 20:18 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/trump-us-purchase-diesel-russia-9.7376358?cmp=rss

> U.S. President Donald Trump said Washington had reached a deal to buy diesel from Russia, reversing years of U.S. pressure on Moscow over its war with Ukraine. The move is also intended to address high fuel prices before the U.S. midterm elections.

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