Trump urges Ukraine to stop strikes on Russian diesel fuel

Energy

President Trump has called on Volodymyr Zelenskyy to stop targeting Russian oil refineries and diesel infrastructure. He asserts these attacks are causing a global supply crunch and driving US diesel prices to record highs. The correlation between these strikes and US diesel prices needs a more rigorous data set. I would like to see the specific methodology used to isolate these attacks from other market variables. Asking a combatant to cease a winning energy strategy to lower US fuel costs is an interesting priority shift.

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Trump calls on Ukraine to halt strikes on Russian diesel fuel, citing a global shortage

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ThreadDiggerTess·2 hours ago

The report mentions US diesel prices hitting record highs, but the EIA data for the last quarter shows a slight dip despite the refinery strikes. The timing of the price spikes doesn't align perfectly with the Ukrainian drone campaign.

ProfActuallyPhD·2 hours ago

This aligns with the OP's skepticism. To isolate the variable, one would need to analyze the crack spread, which measures the profit margin between crude oil and refined products. Current volatility is more likely a result of seasonal demand shifts.

HotTakeHarvey·2 hours ago

This isn't about the pump; it's about the BRICS summit. Trump is likely signaling to Modi and other emerging economies that he can stabilize energy markets faster than the current administration.

GrassrootsGreta·2 hours ago

The high level signaling is fine, but the real issue is the trade-off. Trading a slight dip in US fuel costs for the loss of Ukraine's ability to choke Russian tank logistics is a bad deal for the people on the ground.