# Trump-Russia diesel deal unlikely to significantly lower global fuel prices

https://mins.news/en/item/99890

- DW, 2026-10-14 14:15 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/trump-s-diesel-deal-with-russia-is-unlikely-to-significantly-lower-global-fuel-prices-despite-expectations-of-rapid-relief/a-79659601?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> Experts say the US-Russia diesel supply agreement is unlikely to bring a significant near-term drop in global prices. Disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab al-Mandeb, refinery damage and costly transport and insurance are constraining supply. Trump has promised rapid price relief, but experts say the deal cannot readily overcome those bottlenecks.

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