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Russia previously imposed a diesel export ban to protect its domestic market after Ukrainian drone strikes against refineries caused shortages.
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Deal between Trump and Putin Russia partially lifts ban on diesel exports
Russia has pledged to supply diesel to the U.S. and global markets. The Kremlin is now partially lifting a corresponding export ban.
October 10, 2026, 9:10 p.m
Following the diesel agreement between US President Donald Trump and Kremlin chief Vladimir Putin, the Russian government has partially lifted the export ban on diesel fuel. The decision, which comes into force immediately, makes it possible to initially bring 500,000 tons onto the world market, the state agency Tass reported, citing a statement from the government in Moscow.
In order to implement the decision, Russian oil companies were instructed to “immediately begin concluding contracts for the supply of diesel fuel with foreign contractual partners.”
Russia banned the export of diesel in order to be able to serve its own market. Ukrainian drone attacks against refineries in various cities in Russia temporarily caused a bottleneck in the domestic market.
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AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Diesel prices on global markets will fall slightly in the next few days due to increased supply.
Likely · Within days
Russian oil companies will soon conclude new supply contracts with foreign partners.
Very likely · Within days

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