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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended the Trump administration's deal with Russia to supply diesel fuel to America, citing legal authority to proceed despite congressional objections. During an appearance on Fox News, Bessent argued that the agreement would lower diesel prices for Americans and dismissed claims by Senator Lindsey Graham and others in Congress who oppose the deal as incorrect. The deal, announced by President Trump, includes an initial supply of more than 300,000 tonnes of diesel from Russia, with the potential for additional shipments of 3 million tonnes based on refinery conditions.
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Story summary
US President Donald Trump announced plans aimed at reducing soaring fuel costs ahead of the critical midterm elections. The price of diesel has more than doubled since the beginning of the year due to disruptions caused by conflicts, including Russia's war on Ukraine and the US-Israeli conflict with Iran.
On October 9, 2026, Trump struck a deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin where Russia agreed to immediately supply over 300,000 tons of diesel to global markets. This was followed by commitments for an additional 500,000 tons in November and another million tons soon after. Additionally, based on the condition of their damaged refineries, Russia pledged to deliver another 3 million tons within a short period.
The US Department of Treasury also temporarily lifted sanctions on Russian diesel sales until April 7, 2027, allowing for the supply of Russian diesel fuel into global markets without penalty. This move aims to address significant price hikes that have affected agriculture, heating homes, and trucking goods.
Despite these efforts, concerns remain about whether such measures will effectively lower prices in time for the upcoming elections scheduled on November 3, which could determine control of Congress. Trump's approval ratings were reportedly at record lows, adding pressure to his administration’s actions to stabilize fuel costs.
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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Sunday defended the Trump administration's diesel supply deal with Russia, saying Washington would move ahead with the agreement using its existing legal authority.
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Speaking to Fox News, Bessent said the deal, announced by President Donald Trump on Friday, would help bring down diesel prices for Americans.
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deal → speak → Americans
"We're going to do it with all the legal authorities we have.
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So, you know, anyone in Congress who says whether it's an old bill or the current Lindsey Graham bill (that) prohibits us from doing it is wrong," he said.
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"This is good for the American people ... bringing these diesel prices down," Bessent added.
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Bessent → bring → prices
Bessent's remarks refer to the recent deal US made with Russia on supplying diesel.
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US → refer → diesel
In a post on Truth Social on Friday, Trump anounced that Russia would initially supply more than 300,000 tonnes of diesel.
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“I have just concluded a highly successful discussion with President Vladimir Putin of Russia, wherein it was agreed that Russia will immediately supply over 300,000 Tons of Diesel Fuel to the American and Global Marketplace,” Trump said.
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“Additionally, based on the condition of their diesel refineries, Russia will then deliver, within a short period of time, 3,000,000 tons of diesel fuel,” he added, while claiming control over the Strait of Hormuz.
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Both these factors would bring down fuel prices, according to Trump.
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“Between our total control TOTAL CONTROL of the Strait of Hormuz, and this great announcement on Russian Energy, Diesel Prices for Americans and, indeed, the World, will be coming down, in record numbers, and fast,” he said.
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