Russia could increase diesel exports from 3 million to 3.5 million metric tons per month by the end of 2026, potentially exceeding volumes announced by US President Donald Trump, according to Reuters.
Trump said on October 9 that Russia had agreed to supply more than 300,000 metric tons of diesel to US and global markets immediately, followed by another 500,000 tons in November and 1 million tons thereafter. His administration also temporarily lifted US sanctions on Russian fuel, which were imposed to limit Moscow’s revenues amid its war in Ukraine.
Meanwhile, US lawmakers and senators urged President Donald Trump to reverse a diesel supply deal with Russia, saying it violates US law prohibiting Russian energy imports until Moscow ends its aggression against Ukraine, according to Reuters.
“We will see how the situation develops further, but Russia has the capacity to increase diesel fuel exports,” Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said in comments broadcast on state television channel Rossiya-24.
“By the end of the year, exports could reach 3.0-3.5 million metric tons per month, returning to the levels seen before the crisis,” he added.
Russian diesel exports have declined following Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil refineries and Moscow’s restrictions on overseas sales. Before the drone attacks in 2024 and 2025, Russia exported more than 3 million metric tons of diesel per month.
Despite an export ban, Russia has continued supplying diesel to other countries, mainly in Central Asia, under government agreements. Exports to the region reached 427,000 metric tons last month, as Reuters reported.
Novak said the agreement with Washington would help balance global diesel supply and demand, adding that prices in global diesel markets had fallen by around 5% to 6%.
He also disputed US figures estimating the value of Russian resources sold to Europe at $250 billion, describing the amount as significantly understated.
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