President Trump's deal with Russia is unlikely to bring down diesel prices, which have surged amid his war with Iran and Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries.
The agreement's easing of sanctions on Russian diesel may do little to ease pressure at the pump. Supply disruptions caused by the Iran conflict have already pushed global diesel markets higher, and the damage to Russian refining capacity further tightens the available supply.
Analysts suggest that even if more Russian diesel reaches international buyers, the gains would be limited by the broader market shortfall. Refineries damaged in Ukrainian strikes take time to repair, meaning output may not recover quickly enough to offset the price spike.
For consumers and businesses that depend on diesel for transportation, heating and industry, the outlook remains uncertain. Relief at the pump will likely depend on how the Iran conflict evolves and on whether refining capacity can be restored, rather than on the sanctions deal alone.
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