US diesel prices rise despite Trump and Putin deal

The agreements reached by US President Donald Trump and Russian dictator Vladimir Putin regarding diesel fuel have yet to deliver the expected effect for consumers in the States. Instead of the predicted drop in costs, fuel prices in the country have, on the contrary, risen.

The Wall Street Journal's position

The Wall Street Journal reports on this situation. Journalists note that despite the signed agreements, the American market has not felt a price reduction, and market conditions have shifted towards higher diesel fuel prices.

Doubts about fulfilling obligations

Experts and analysts express serious doubts about whether Russia will be able to fulfil the obligations it has undertaken. The main obstacles to implementing the deals are cited as the current state of Russian oil refineries, as well as existing restrictions on fuel exports.

Thus, the agreements between Washington and Moscow have so far failed to ensure cheaper diesel on the American market, and Russia's ability to keep its promise remains in question.