Trump Urges Ukraine to Stop Attacking Russian Diesel Refineries
Updated last monthCorrected after unrelated reports were incorrectly merged; restored from corroborated diesel-refinery coverage.
The short version
President Donald Trump asked Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to halt attacks on Russian diesel refineries, saying the strikes were causing a global diesel shortage. U.S. diesel prices had risen above $6 per gallon, the highest level recorded.
President Donald Trump urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to stop attacks on Russian diesel refineries.7,4 Trump said the attacks were causing a global diesel shortage and higher prices.7,2 U.S. diesel prices had risen above $6 per gallon, the highest level recorded.6,3
Trump made the remarks while attending the Irish Open at Trump International Golf Links & Hotel in Doonbeg, Ireland.2 The Kremlin welcomed Trump's call and said the global energy market disruption was mainly due to the Gulf conflict.5 U.S. energy analysts noted that the Middle East war also contributed to diesel shortages.3
Ukraine has intensified attacks on Russian refineries over the past year, targeting facilities that supply fuel to Russia's military and economy.2 Russian authorities had imposed a ban on diesel exports in July, partly due to refinery disruptions.1 Trump said that the Middle East conflict was not responsible for the diesel shortage.2
The request was part of broader U.S. diplomatic efforts, including visits by envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.2
“Mr. Zelenskyy has to do one thing. He has to stop knocking out diesel fuel in Russia.”
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Why it matters
U.S. diesel prices topped $6 per gallon, a record level, driven by supply disruptions.6,3
Ukraine's long‑range attacks on Russian refineries began in late 2025, prompting Russia to ban diesel exports in July.2,1
The Gulf conflict between Iran and Israel has disrupted oil supplies, affecting global markets.5
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Headline: Trump Urges Ukraine to Stop Attacking Russian Diesel Refineries
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Added U.S. diesel prices had risen above $6 per gallon, the highest level recorded.
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Headline: Trump urges Ukraine to halt diesel attacks, citing fuel shortages
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