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“Then, in an unfortunate bit of timing for Trump, the US House of Representatives passed new sanction laws on Russia and Iran which required tariffs of up to 100 per cent on the biggest buyers of Russian crude and gas.”

“He has also sought to blame record US diesel prices on Ukraine rather than the US-led war in Iran, which has elevated world energy prices.”

“US President Donald Trump says a new deal with Russia will lower diesel prices, but experts say it won't "move the dial" on costs for consumers.”

“The US president has also announced that his administration had temporarily lifted US sanctions on Russian fuel, as Mr Trump faces pressure domestically over his handling of the Iran war and high energy prices.”

“However, prices are still headed for large monthly gains on lingering concern about supply disruptions during the US-Israeli war on Iran.”

“It's more the spectre of finding themselves in the same situation as the Gulf countries that have been enduring months of Iranian missile and drone attacks on military and civilian targets as the stalemate between Iran and the US continues.”