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Five things to watch after Trump's Russian diesel deal

Axios·October 13, 2026·1 min read
Five things to watch after Trump's Russian diesel deal

President Trump announced a deal Friday to boost Russian diesel exports, with the Treasury Department waiving sanctions to enable it, aiming to ease a global fuel crunch. U.S. diesel prices remain above $6 per gallon, pressuring Republicans in midterm races. Some GOP candidates, including Mike Rogers and Dan Sullivan, criticized the agreement, while analysts doubt it will meaningfully lower prices.

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