# Trump-Putin deal unlikely to do much to US diesel prices, experts warn

https://mins.news/en/item/95437

- The Guardian, 2026-10-11 15:56 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/11/trump-russia-diesel-deal-putin-little-impact-prices

> Energy and foreign policy analysts say Trump’s temporary sanctions relief for US imports of Russian diesel is unlikely to meaningfully lower prices in the US or abroad. Shipments will take weeks to arrive, the first tranche is small, and damage to Russian refineries makes the full deal unlikely to be fulfilled.

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