Trump Claims Putin Will Release Diesel Fuel to Curb Global Price Surge

Trump claims Putin will release diesel fuel to ease global price surge. Experts question feasibility amid sanctions.

October 10, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Washington, D.C. — Former President Donald Trump asserted on Friday that Russian leader Vladimir Putin would “immediately” inject hundreds of thousands of tons of diesel fuel into the global market to ease rising fuel costs.

The claim was made via his social media platform, Truth Social, where Trump suggested the move would help stabilize diesel prices. However, the mechanism behind such an action remains unclear, especially given the extensive economic restrictions imposed on Russia following its invasion of Ukraine.

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Diesel prices have surged nearly 70% since the start of the conflict in Ukraine, with economists warning of broader inflationary pressures across the global economy. Recent tensions in the Russia-Ukraine war have further driven up diesel costs, with prices hitting multiple record highs in recent weeks.

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