# Why 6 Senate Republicans Turn Against Trump’s Diesel Deal > Six Senate Republicans demand Trump cancel Russia diesel deal. - Title: Why 6 Senate Republicans Turn Against Trump’s Diesel Deal - Summary: Six Senate Republicans demand Trump cancel Russia diesel deal. Six Senate Republicans signed a letter urging Trump to cancel a deal to buy Russian diesel… - Keywords: senate, trump, diesel, russia, senate republicans, energy policy, news, politics, world, Republicans, Turn, Against - Source: Straight Arrow — https://san.com/cc/why-6-senate-republicans-are-turning-on-trumps-diesel-deal-with-russia - Published: 2026-10-14T16:15:32+00:00 - Read time: 2 min - Topics: senate, trump, diesel, russia, senate republicans, energy policy, news, politics, world ## Senate Republicans sign letter Six Senate Republicans signed a letter urging Trump to cancel a deal to buy Russian diesel fuel. > Allowing Russian-origin diesel into global markets will offer limited to no relief to Americans ## Trump’s diesel deal announced Trump announced a deal to buy 3 million tons of Russian diesel over coming months with eased sanctions. > The U.S. will buy 3 million tons of Russian diesel fuel over the coming months ## Letter claims deal helps Russia The letter states the deal will finance Russia’s war with Ukraine and advance security cooperation with China, Iran, and North Korea. > The revenues the Kremlin will receive from this agreement will undoubtedly finance its desired war of attrition ## Letter urges rescinding deal Senators urged the White House to rescind the diesel deal and reinstate sanctions on Russian exports. > The Senators urged the White House to rescind the diesel deal and reinstate the sanctions ## Deal timeline The deal starts with 300,000 tons of diesel in October, followed by 500,000 tons in November and 1 million tons in December. > Trump said in a Truth Social post the deal starts with 300,000 tons of diesel, followed by 500,000 tons in November and 1 million in December ## U.S. diesel consumption The U.S. economy consumes about 400,000 tons of diesel daily, so 3 million tons would cover demand for a little over a week. > In a single day, the U.S. economy consumes about 400,000 tons of diesel ## Diesel prices hit record Diesel prices reached a national average above $6.50 per gallon in September, a record high. > Diesel prices hit an all-time-high in September at an average of more than $6.50 per gallon nationwide ## Global oil prices elevated Global oil prices have been above $100 per barrel since March due to Iran blocking tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. > Crude oil prices have been elevated since March, due to Iran blocking tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz ## Ukraine strikes Russian refineries Ukraine struck Russian refineries roughly once every three days over the first eight months of 2026, according to the International Energy Agency. > Over the first eight months of 2026, Ukraine struck Russian refineries roughly once every three days ## Russia banned diesel exports Russia banned diesel exports due to low domestic stocks until the deal announcement. > For several months up until the announcement of a deal with the U.S., Russia banned the export of diesel fuel due to low domestic stocks ## Letter supports peace deal The letter argues for a peace deal to end the Russia-Ukraine war that upholds democratic values and Ukraine’s sovereignty. > The Senators’ letter expresses support for a peace deal to end the Russia-Ukraine war, so long as the terms uphold democratic values, the sovereignty and security of Ukraine ## Letter conflicts with law The letter argues the deal conflicts with the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 passed in September. > The letter argues that providing revenue to the Kremlin from diesel sales could strengthen Russia’s position against Ukraine, and moreover, that easing sanctions runs counter to the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 ## Senators address Trump Senators addressed Trump, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. > The Senators addressed the letter to Trump, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Secretary of State Marco Rubio ## Senate opposition to deal Seven senators, four Republicans and three Democrats, urged Trump to immediately reverse the plan allowing Russian diesel imports. > Seven senators, four Republicans and three Democrats, urged President Donald Trump to immediately reverse a plan allowing Russian diesel imports ## Trump defends deal Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended the deal, saying the administration would use existing legal authority and lower prices. > Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended the deal, saying the administration would use existing legal authority ## Key takeaway Six Senate Republicans signed a letter urging Trump to cancel a deal to buy Russian diesel fuel, claiming it helps Russia without lowering energy costs for Americans.