# Trump says Russia will send diesel fuel to U.S.

> President Trump claims he spoke with Vladimir Putin about Russia sending hundreds of thousands of barrels of diesel fuel to lower American pump prices.
- Title: Trump says Russia will send diesel fuel to U.S. · NBC News
- Summary: President Trump claims he spoke with Vladimir Putin about Russia sending hundreds of thousands of barrels of diesel fuel to lower American pump prices…
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## Trump claims Putin deal on fuel
President Trump said he spoke to Vladimir Putin and Russia will send hundreds of thousands of barrels of diesel fuel to the U.S. aimed at bringing down prices at the pump.

> Russia will send hundreds of thousands of barrels of diesel fuel to the U.S. aimed at bringing down prices at the pump
## Goal is to lower pump prices
The stated purpose of the Russian diesel shipments is to reduce fuel costs for American consumers at gas stations across the country.
## NBC reports on Trump's announcement
NBC News correspondent Garrett Haake reported on Trump's statement about the Russian fuel deal on October tenth, twenty twenty-six.
## Key takeaway

President Trump said Russia will send hundreds of thousands of barrels of diesel fuel to the U.S. to bring down prices at the pump.