After the cessation of the Ukrainian attacks on the refinery, Russian diesel exports more than doubled, but not a single batch reached the United States, the FT writes, referring to data from the shipping company Kepler and experts.
In October, the Russian Federation exported 271,000 barrels of diesel per day, compared to 135,000 in September. Brazil, Turkey and other countries received more fuel.
This happened after the United States put pressure on Ukraine demanding an end to attacks on refineries, and on October 9, Donald Trump agreed with Putin to increase the sale of diesel on the world market. Richard Bruns, an expert at Analytica Energy Aspects, explains the jump in exports by saying that during the pause in the attacks, Russian factories increased production.
Despite the agreement, the Russian diesel has not yet arrived in the United States. At least two tankers changed course, and a third did. Agioi Fanendes is waiting for a buyer near the east coast of the country. The White House says negotiations with the ship's owner are ongoing.