# Trump Announces Russian Diesel Deal

> Trump says US will get Russian diesel to lower prices before midterms.
- Title: Trump Announces Russian Diesel Deal · ABC7 Los Angeles
- Summary: Trump says US will get Russian diesel to lower prices before midterms. Trump announced Russia will supply over 300,000 tons of diesel immediately, followed…
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- Source: ABC7 Los Angeles — https://abc7.com/post/trump-says-us-get-diesel-russia-relaxing-pressure-moscow-ease-prices-before-midterms/19925563
- Published: 2026-10-09T19:59:07+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: trump, russia, diesel, u.s. midterm elections, vladimir putin, gas prices, sanctions, news, local
## Trump Announces Deal
President Donald Trump said he struck a deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin to obtain diesel from Russia.
## Diesel Supply Details
Russia will deliver more than 300,000 tons immediately, followed by 500,000 tons in November and 1 million tons thereafter.
## Additional Supplies
Russia will deliver another 3 million tons within a short period after the next shipment.
## Trump's Motivation
Trump stated that lowering prices for Americans, especially farmers, ranchers, and truckers, is his greatest priority.
## Recent Law
Trump signed a Russia sanctions law last month targeting Russian energy economy and banning new U.S. investments in Russia.
## White House Response
The White House did not clarify who would pay for Russian diesel or when it would become available before Election Day.
## Global Impact
U.S. diesel prices hit a record $6.52 per gallon in September, with prices rising to $6.23 on Friday.
## Key takeaway

Trump announced Russia will supply over 300,000 tons of diesel immediately, followed by 500,000 tons in November and 1 million tons thereafter, to address high fuel prices ahead of US elections.