According to the Financial Times report, American buyers are still reluctant to accept Russian fuel due to legal uncertainty and possible sanctions. New Jersey Governor Mickey Sherrill warned port operators against accepting the shipments, and lawmakers continue to question the legality of the deal. Meanwhile, US diesel inventories fell below 100 million barrels for the first time in more than two decades. Diesel futures have surged more than 60% since the start of the Iran war, and retail gas prices are nearing a record high of $6.27 a gallon.

According to the Financial Times report, American buyers are still reluctant to accept Russian fuel due to legal uncertainty and possible sanctions. New Jersey Governor Mickey Sherrill warned port operators against accepting the shipments, and lawmakers continue to question the legality of the deal. Meanwhile, US diesel inventories fell below 100 million barrels for the first time in more than two decades. Diesel futures have surged more than 60% since the start of the Iran war, and retail gas prices are nearing a record high of $6.27 a gallon.