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Trump defends Russian diesel deal as lawmakers from both parties complain
President Trump defended a diesel deal with Russia on Monday, saying "I made the right choice" (ABC News), as lawmakers from both parties complained (Reuters, USA Today). The Washington Post tied the deal to fuel prices and Republican hopes in this year's midterm elections, and CBS News asked whether Russian diesel would lower US prices. Reuters ran an explainer on what the deal is.
It mixes energy prices, sanctions on Russia and US election politics.
Kenya buys refined fuel on world markets, so any change in the diesel supply picture can reach pump prices later.
Watch whether Congress moves to block the deal; until then the effect on world diesel prices is speculation.
DailyDrop Kenya edition No. 9 · Morning · TUE., OCT. 13, 2026