Russia to Deliver Diesel to U.S. in 15-20 Days
As soon as they are signed, fuel will arrive in the US markets within 15-20 days,
Consensus
- Russian diesel fuel will reach U.S. markets within 15–20 days after contracts are signed.
- The U.S. and Russia are actively negotiating commercial terms for the diesel supply.
- The U.S. Department of Energy has identified companies that will act as counterparties and buyers.
- The agreement was initiated after a phone call between Presidents Putin and Trump on October 9.
- Sanctions have been lifted for the duration of the deal, allowing transport and insurance without restrictions.
- The deal includes the export of more than 300,000 tons of diesel to the U.S. and global markets.
- Russia is prepared to increase supply up to 3.5 million tons monthly if refineries are operational.
- The license issued by OFAC allows the transactions to proceed without sanction risks.
Points of divergence
- U.S. diesel deliveries may arrive before the November 3 midterm elections, depending on organizational arrangements. — gazeta_spb
- Russian diesel may arrive in the U.S. within the next two weeks, based on a source cited by New York Post. — vm
- Trump stated that an additional 500,000 tons will be delivered in November and 1 million tons afterward, with potential for up to 3 million tons more depending on circumstances. — vedomosti
- The deal is expected to bring Moscow up to $4 billion in revenue. — gazeta_spb
- The deal’s license is valid until April 7, 2027. — gazeta_spb
- Ukrainian President Zelensky expressed feeling betrayed by Trump’s agreement with Russia on diesel supplies. — vm
Coverage (15 sources)
- Putin: Russia is preparing to deliver several tankers with diesel — Ведомости
- Russian diesel closer to end of year other countries besides USA will be able to receive, Novak said. Subscribe to TASS... — ТАСС (Telegram)
- Novak: USA will get diesel from Russia in 15-20 days after signing contracts — Коммерсантъ
- Novak named delivery deadlines for diesel from Russia to the USA — Фонтанка
- Novak: Diesel from Russia will reach the US in 15-20 days after contracts are signed — Ведомости
- USA will start receiving Russian diesel within 15-20 days after contract conclusion — Интерфакс
- Novak named delivery deadlines for Russian diesel to the US after contract signing — Вести
- Novak Reveals When First Diesel Deliveries from Russia to the US May Occur — Фонтанка
- Novak: Oil companies ready to start diesel export in two to three weeks — Ведомости
- Russian diesel may start being supplied to the US before midterm elections - SPb Newspaper - St. Petersburg news — Gazeta.SPb
- NYP: Russian diesel fuel may appear in the US in the next two weeks — Вечерняя Москва
- NYP: USA expects resumption of diesel deliveries from Russia until intermediate elections — Ведомости
- NYP: delivery of diesel from Russia to the US will begin in the next two weeks — Коммерсантъ
- Media: Russian diesel fuel may appear in the US in two weeks — Вести
- Analyst Yushkov: USA may receive Russian diesel in a couple of weeks — Вести
Key entities
- USA
- Russia
- Alexander Novak
- Moscow
- Ministry of Energy
- TASS
- New York Post
- Evgeniy Popov
- Media
- Vladimir Putin
- IT 'News'
- Vesti
- Saint Petersburg
- INTERFAX.RU
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