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Trump's diesel deal with Russia is under two weeks of US demand

The deal comes as the administration faces pressure to cut fuel prices ahead of the US midterm elections.

Reported · Written up by our desk · Energy

CNBC Markets reports that President Donald Trump’s diesel deal with Russia amounts to less than two weeks of US demand.

The outlet says the timing reflects mounting pressure to reduce fuel prices as the US midterm elections are less than a month away.

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CNBC MarketsTrump's diesel deal with Russia equals less than two weeks of U.S. demand
CNBC WorldTrump's diesel deal with Russia equals less than two weeks of U.S. demand

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