via The Hill News — Five House Republicans signed on to a letter Thursday urging President Trump to cancel the Russian diesel deal he announced last week. GOP Reps. Don Bacon (Neb.), Brian Fitzpatrick (Pa.), Michael McCaul (Texas), Dan Newhouse (Wash.) and Joe Wilson (S.C.) joined 17 of their Democratic colleagues in writing they were “particularly concerned” about the deal.…

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President Trump's announcement of a plan to import Russian diesel to lower fuel prices has drawn significant criticism from lawmakers and energy experts. The proposal, announced on Truth Social following a call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, claims that millions of tons of Russian diesel would enter the market, driving prices down rapidly. However, the plan faces immediate pushback as it contradicts Trump's previous sanctions on Russian energy exports and raises concerns about supporting Russia's war efforts in Ukraine. The Treasury Department issued a temporary license allowing Russian diesel into the global market, but the timing and feasibility of the plan are questionable. Russia has banned diesel exports since July due to Ukrainian strikes on refineries, which have reduced output by approximately 30%. The International Energy Agency reports that Russian diesel production has been significantly impacted by Ukraine's targeted attacks on critical refinery infrastructure. The proposed volumes—1.8 million tons—would amount to roughly 13 million barrels, which is equivalent to the U.S. daily consumption of distillate fuel. Trump has blamed Ukraine's refinery strikes for rising fuel prices, despite the fact that the price spike began before Russia's export ban. Ukrainian officials have rejected the notion of a ceasefire agreement, with President Zelensky stating that no such agreement exists. The White House has not provided details on who will pay for the diesel or when it will arrive, nor has it confirmed whether November shipments will reach the U.S. before the November 3 election. A bipartisan group of senators has urged Trump to reverse the decision, warning against providing Russia with a financial lifeline while it continues its military actions in Ukraine. The only notable supporters of the plan include Russian officials and Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.), while Democratic leaders like Rep. Don Beyer have called the deal 'infuriating.' The proposal has been criticized for its lack of strategic coherence, as it appears to contradict previous U.S. policy and could inadvertently support Russia's war economy.

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