# Treasury Temporarily Exempts Russian Diesel Shipments

On October 9, 2026, President Donald Trump announced an agreement with Russian President Vladimir Putin for Russian diesel supplies, with reported shipments of 300,000 tons immediately, 500,000 tons in November, 1 million tons afterward, and a further 3 million tons within a short period. The U.S. Treasury issued a temporary license covering certain Russian diesel shipments loaded onto tankers through April 2027. The signal identifies no U.S. purchasing agency, buyer, supplier, contract value, or solicitation, so the announcement does not establish a federal procurement award or opportunity.

- The Treasury license creates a time-limited exception for certain shipments; fuel buyers, traders, and contractors handling related cargoes should verify whether each shipment falls within its scope and maintain sanctions screening.
- The announced supply could affect fuel-market availability and pricing, but the signal does not confirm delivery terms or identify a contracting party.
- Federal procurement teams should distinguish this policy action and reported supply arrangement from an agency solicitation or award; no procurement instrument or buyer is identified.

**Jurisdictions:** international
**Industries:** Energy & Utilities
**Topics:** Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** October 12, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury)
- The White House

### Key Quotes
> immediately starting to lift restrictions on diesel exports ahead of schedule.
> — Alexander Novak, Deputy Prime Minister of Russia

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