Trump turns to Russian diesel ahead of midterms, but analysts see little price relief

cnbc.com·Mike Sheen·2026-10-12T09:29:58.000Z
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This article reports on a deal by President Trump to get diesel from Russia to lower U.S. fuel prices before midterm elections, but experts doubt it will work and warn it undermines sanctions. It highlights skepticism from analysts about where the fuel will come from and whether the deal can actually deliver on its promises.

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