# Trump Announces Russian Diesel Import to Lower Prices

> Trump says US will import Russian diesel to cut energy costs amid Iran war tensions.
- Title: Trump Announces Russian Diesel Import to Lower Prices
- Summary: Trump says US will import Russian diesel to cut energy costs amid Iran war tensions. Trump announced Russia will supply over 300,000 tons of diesel to US and…
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- Source: euronews — https://euronews.com/2026/10/09/trump-says-us-to-import-russian-diesel-to-ease-prices
- Author: Greta Ruffino
- Published: 2026-10-09T19:43:08+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: trump, russian diesel, us energy costs, iran war, diesel supply, white house, news, world, politics
## Trump's Diesel Plan
US President Donald Trump said Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to release diesel onto US and global markets to ease soaring energy costs amid the war with Iran.
## 300,000 Tons of Diesel
Russia will immediately supply over 300,000 tons of diesel to the American and Global Marketplace, another 500,000 tons during November.
## White House Clarifications
The US Treasury Department issued a temporary license allowing Russian diesel to enter global markets, but did not clarify who pays or when supplies become available.
## Key takeaway

Trump announced Russia will supply over 300,000 tons of diesel to US and global markets to ease soaring energy costs.