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US Secures Diesel Deal with Russia Amid Energy Inflation
The United States has reached an agreement with Russia for the immediate supply of over 300,000 tons of diesel fuel. This deal comes as the U.S. has experienced elevated energy inflation throughout 2026. Experts, however, express skepticism about the deal's impact on prices at the pump, with one expert likening it to "shuffling deck chairs on the Titanic." The arrangement highlights ongoing energy ties between the two nations, even amidst existing sanctions against Russia.
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- Left (1): Al Jazeera English
- Centre (2): Fortune, NDTV