Russia announced the dispatch of three tankers carrying diesel fuel to the US

The first three tankers carrying Russian diesel fuel are already en route to the Atlantic coast. This was announced on October 23 by Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak.

"In line with previously announced agreements aimed at supplying the global diesel market, Russia will provide additional shipments of diesel fuel to international markets, including the United States. <...> The first three tankers carrying the fuel are already on their way to the Atlantic coast, with significant support from the RDIF (Russian Direct Investment Fund)," he stated.

Earlier, Dmitry Peskov, press secretary for the Russian leader, also announced the commencement of these shipments. He further noted that the deliveries would continue on a regular basis.

These shipments are being carried out in accordance with an agreement between the presidents of the Russian Federation and the United States, Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump.

 Brent crude oil surged to $117 per barrel this Friday, amid growing expectations of a potential resumption of attacks by the U.S. and Israel against Iran in the coming weeks, the portal OilPrice reported on October 23.

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