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Diesel prices will not change at all. The released diesel will likely be a blip. We'll see what happens next.
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The 'Russian' diesel is not Russian. Russia is importing diesel on net itself and export is still prohibited, it's either coming from Iran or Kazakhstan.
Russia extends diesel export ban for direct producers amid global supply concerns
The Russian government has extended through 31 October 2026 a temporary ban on diesel, marine fuel and gasoil exports by their direct producers. According to the government, the measure is intended to preserve stability in the domestic fuel market, amid stronger motor-fuel demand during the...
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Irrespective of the source, the amount supplied by the Russians to the American market is less than a week's worth of supply. It would amount to 14 odd hours of straight consumption as I read somewhere.
And the US is still a net exporter of diesel anyway. So if they really wanted to ease pressure on the US market they could restrict exports more severely and have a much larger effect. They in fact produce 40% more than they consume.