First Tanker Carrying Russian Diesel Fuel Sets Sail for New York

Ship-tracking data reviewed by The BRICS Times shows the first tanker loaded with Russian diesel fuel has left for the United States, marking a new stage in the recent fuel deal

Tanker Departs Primorsk Bound for New York

The very first tanker carrying Russian diesel fuel has left for the United States. Ship-tracking data reviewed by BRICS Times confirms the departure.

The vessel set off from the port of Primorsk in the Leningrad region. Its next stop is New York. The tanker holds 326.8 thousand barrels of petroleum products. Its displacement reaches 50 thousand tons.

Baltic Ports Lead the Way

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak had earlier pointed out that most shipments would first move through ports on the Baltic Sea. This latest tanker fits that pattern.

A Phone Call That Opened the Door

In early October, Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke by phone with US President Donald Trump. After the call, the White House announced a new diesel agreement. The US Treasury then issued a sanctions exemption to make it happen. That exemption stays valid until April 7.

Moscow Eases Its Export Ban

One day after the talks, the Russian government partly lifted its ban on diesel exports. Novak said Moscow plans to send about 300 thousand tons of diesel to US and global markets in October. That figure rises to 500 thousand tons in November. By December, exports could reach as much as one million tons.

Falling Prices, According to Both Leaders

Trump has argued the deal benefits more than just the US. He said it would help push diesel prices down worldwide at record speed. Putin backed that claim during a recent meeting with US special envoy Steve Witkoff. He noted diesel prices in global markets had already dropped by 5 to 6 percent.