# Trump Claims Russia-Ukraine Energy Ceasefire > Trump says Russia and Ukraine agreed to energy ceasefire, but experts doubt it will lower U.S. fuel prices. - Title: Trump Claims Russia-Ukraine Energy Ceasefire · TIME | Shortify - Summary: Trump says Russia and Ukraine agreed to energy ceasefire, but experts doubt it will lower U.S. fuel prices. Trump claims Russia and Ukraine have an energy… - Keywords: trump, russia, ukraine, energy ceasefire, diesel prices, strait of hormuz, u.s. war with iran, midterm elections, seahawks, nfl, Claims, Russia-Ukraine - Source: TIME — https://time.com/article/2026/10/11/trump-claims-russia-and-ukraine-have-agreed-to-an-energy-ceasefire- - Author: Rebecca Schneid - Published: 2026-10-11T19:45:35+00:00 - Read time: 2 min - Topics: trump, russia, ukraine, energy ceasefire, diesel prices, strait of hormuz, u.s. war with iran, midterm elections, seahawks, nfl ## Trump Claims Energy Ceasefire President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that Ukraine and Russia agreed to an energy ceasefire effective immediately. > Effective immediately, there is an ENERGY CEASEFIRE in the War between Russia and Ukraine ## Zelensky Responds to Claim President Zelensky called the ceasefire news for him but confirmed Russian strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure continued. > the ceasefire was news for me ## Trump Blames Ukraine for Diesel Shortage Trump repeatedly blamed Ukraine for global diesel shortages, claiming it contributed to rising U.S. fuel prices. > Ukraine is contributing to global diesel shortages ## U.S. War with Iran Causes Shortage The main contributor to the current diesel crisis is the U.S. war with Iran, which has blocked oil through the Strait of Hormuz. > the main contributor to the current crisis is the U.S. war with Iran ## Trump Suggests Zelensky Replacement Trump suggested Zelensky should be replaced to end the war, claiming a new leader could make a deal with Russia. > I suggest they get a new leader who can make a deal ## U.S. Acquires Russian Diesel The U.S. announced a deal to acquire 4.8 million tons of Russian diesel, with 1 million tons immediately available. > Russia had agreed to supply global markets with more than 4.8 million tons of diesel ## Trump Promises Lower Prices Trump claimed diesel prices for Americans would drop in record numbers and fast due to the Russian diesel deal. > Diesel Prices for Americans and, indeed, the World, will be COMING DOWN, IN RECORD NUMBERS, AND FAST ## Experts Skeptical of Price Drop Experts say the Strait of Hormuz shutdown is too significant for Russian diesel to lower U.S. fuel prices. > The supply shortage caused by the Strait of Hormuz shutdown is simply too significant ## Voter Concerns on Energy Prices A Pew Research survey found 74% of U.S. adults are very concerned about gasoline and energy prices, up from 43% in January. > 74% of U.S. adults were very concerned about gasoline and energy prices ## U.S. Eases Sanctions on Russian Diesel The U.S. issued a temporary license allowing Russian diesel imports through April 7, 2027, easing sanctions on the trade. > the Treasury Department issued a temporary license allowing transactions involving the sale, delivery, and importation of Russian-origin diesel ## Zelensky Calls Deal Weak Zelensky called the U.S. decision to ease sanctions on Russian diesel weak, saying it would generate billions for Putin to wage war. > the decision would generate millions, billions in extra revenue for Putin ## Ukraine Strikes Russian Refineries Ukraine has carried out three attacks per month on Russian oil infrastructure since May 2026 to pressure Moscow. > Ukrainian forces have carried out, on average, three attacks per month on oil and fuel infrastructure ## Experts Warn of Consequences Experts warn the deal could weaken Ukraine's negotiating position and harm U.S. credibility with European allies. > By easing pressure on Moscow without securing any meaningful concessions in return, Trump is potentially weakening Ukraine's negotiating position ## Key takeaway Trump claims Russia and Ukraine have an energy ceasefire, but experts say it won't significantly lower U.S. diesel prices due to ongoing Middle East conflicts.