Lawmakers urge Trump to drop plan for Russian diesel
Senators from both parties want the administration to scrap its plan to purchase Russian diesel, which is meant to ease high fuel prices. Critics argue the government should drop the idea entirely.
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What happened
Six senators from both parties have asked the Trump administration to immediately change course on a plan to buy diesel from Russia. The proposal is intended to bring down high fuel prices. Some lawmakers have criticized the plan, and oil prices have steadied while Asian shares are mixed.
Why it matters
The plan is aimed at lowering high fuel prices, and critics in Congress say the administration should abandon it.
Timeline
- Oct 11, 1:33 PM ET: Six senators called on the Trump administration to immediately reverse course on the plan to buy Russian diesel.
- Oct 12, 2:52 AM ET: Oil prices steadied and Brent crude traded at $104 a barrel as the plan drew criticism from some lawmakers.
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