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Senators Call for Reversal of Trump's Russian Diesel Deal
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In Short: The senators' call came after Trump announced on social media Friday that he had struck a deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin to import diesel fuel, a move that shocked lawmakers.
A bipartisan group of six senators on Sunday called for President Donald Trump's administration to 'immediately reverse course' on a plan to purchase diesel from Russia, according to reports from Aol, Arabnews (Saudi Arabia), and PBS.
According to Arabnews (Saudi Arabia), Trump's announcement came just weeks after Congress passed legislation directing Trump to impose substantial tariffs on top importers of Russian oil or natural gas, with an exception for countries importing less than 15 percent of Russia’s natural gas exports and taking significant steps to reduce those imports.
Trump's plan involves Russia delivering an additional 3 million tons of diesel 'within a short period of time,' as reported by Arabnews (Saudi Arabia) and Cbc (Canada). Cbc (Canada) also noted that Russia will immediately supply more than 300,000 tons of diesel, followed by an additional 500,000 tons in November and one million tons 'immediately thereafter.'
Both Arabnews (Saudi Arabia) and Cbc (Canada) reported that the senators' statement was signed by four Republican senators and two Democratic senators.
Arabnews (Saudi Arabia) reported that congressional aides noted in correspondence that the United States should not import oil or refined products from Russia until it ends its aggression against Ukraine and ceases threats against NATO allies.
The senators' statement was also reported by Cbc (Canada), which noted that the national average for a gallon of diesel in the U.S. remained high at $6.28 US, according to AAA, after hitting a record $6.52 on Sept. 22.
Despite the senators' call, some Republicans on the campaign trail, as reported by Fox News, have called for an 'immediate end' to the war, while lawmakers on the Hill have stuck with Trump.
The senators' call for reversal highlights the tension between Trump's decision and the recent congressional legislation aimed at reducing Russian oil imports.
Both Arabnews (Saudi Arabia) and Cbc (Canada) agree that the senators are urging Trump to reverse his decision to purchase diesel from Russia, citing concerns over Russia's aggression against Ukraine and the high cost of diesel fuel.
The senators' call underscores the political and economic challenges Trump faces in balancing domestic fuel prices with international relations and national security concerns.
What this adds
The sources have not established the exact impact of the diesel deal on fuel prices or the timeline for its implementation.
What's confirmed
- WASHINGTON (AP) — A bipartisan group of six senators on Sunday called for President Donald Trump's administration to “immediately reverse course” on a plan to purchase diesel from Russia as part of an effort to lower high fuel prices.
- Trump's announcement came just a few weeks after Congress passed legislation that directed Trump to impose substantial tariffs on the top importers of Russian oil or natural gas, with an exception for countries that import less than 15% of Russia’s natural gas exports and have taken significant steps to reduce those imports.
- Russia will deliver an additional 3 million tons “within a short period of time” after that, he wrote.
- Trump shocked lawmakers when he announced on social media Friday that he struck a deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin in a phone call.
- Four Republican senators and two Democratic senators signed onto the statement released Sunday in protesting the deal.
- Putin agrees to major diesel release amid surging energy costs President Donald Trump said that he has struck a deal to obtain diesel from Russia, a stunning reversal of years of U.S. pressure on Moscow over its war with Ukraine and an attempt to address high fuel prices ahead of the US midterm elections.
What's still developing
- "We were very clear that Russia is the aggressor. Russia is the one who can end this war by backing out of territory that they occupied," Tillis said.
- By: Zaini Majeed Last Updated: October 12, 2026 02:08:15 IST A bipartisan coalition of six US senators has formally urged the Trump administration to “immediately reverse course” on a controversial policy initiative permitting the purchase of Russian diesel fuel to alleviate domestic price pressures, the Associated Press reported.
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