Energy · Primorsk, Russia · October 24, 2026

First Russian diesel cargo heads to New York

Reported by 1 outlet · under-reported · first reported Oct 23, 9:30 AM ET

A tanker carrying about 300,000 barrels of Russian diesel left the Baltic port of Primorsk for New York. It is due to arrive on November 7. US diesel costs about $6.30 a gallon, and the Treasury issued a six-month waiver on October 9 allowing Russian diesel sales.

Why it matters

The shipment aims to ease high US fuel prices and marks a shift in sanctions on Russian energy.

Background

Western countries restricted Russian oil sales after the 2022 invasion of Ukraine. The waiver came hours after a phone call between Presidents Trump and Putin.

The story so far

1. Oct 19Kyiv rejects reported Putin plan for summit with Trump and Xi
2. Oct 21Russia to send first diesel tanker to US under Trump-Putin deal
3. Oct 23First Russian diesel cargo sails for the US under new deal
4. Oct 24First Russian diesel cargo heads to New York

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Sources

• OilPrice ↗Oct 23, 9:30 AM ET

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