Russia says it will dispatch its first cargo of diesel to the United States on Thursday after lifting an export ban earlier this month. Free Malaysia Today reports that Russia lifted the diesel export ban on Oct 9 following a deal with the US to supply global markets, and that the first cargo is set to depart on Thursday.
Several outlets tie the dispatch to statements by Russian officials. The Moscow Times says Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak expects a tanker to depart for the US on Thursday, but does not specify the volume. Business Line reports the vessel will carry 40,000 metric tonnes of diesel, while Ukrainska Pravda says the first tanker is expected on 22 October and that more shipments will follow. Nasha Niva similarly reports that a first diesel tanker will be sent “tomorrow.”
Overall, the coverage largely agrees that a first Russian diesel shipment is headed to the US under a recent arrangement, with differences mainly over the exact departure date and the amount reportedly on board.
