Economy · 10/9/2026
Trump Says Putin Agreed to Release Diesel Into Global Market
Trump says Putin agreed to release diesel supplies as his administration seeks to curb rising prices for the critical fuel.
Why it matters
The reported agreement comes as Trump's administration looks to tame diesel price hikes.
- ★Trump said Russian leader Vladimir Putin agreed to release diesel supplies.
- ★The supplies would enter the global market.
- ★The administration is seeking to curb price hikes for the critical fuel.