Trump turns to Russia in bid to lower diesel prices, but analysts see minimal impact

U.S. drilling rig count jumps by 5 in Baker Hughes survey

Russia's Putin Says Russia Confirms Readiness To Supply Oil And Petroleum Products To The Us And Global Markets; The Entry Of Russian Oil Into The U.S. Market Will Have A Positive Impact On The Global Economy As A Whole; Putin-Trump Phone Call Focused On Prospects For Resolving Ukraine Crisis, Also Touched On Iran

U.S. Issues General License Authorizing Transactions Related To Sale, Delivery, Offloading, And Importation Of Diesel Fuel Of Russian Origin Through April 7, 2027

President Trump Posts On Truth Social "I have just concluded a highly successful discussion with President Vladimir Putin, of Russia, wherein it was agreed that Russia will immediately supply over 300,000 Tons of Diesel Fuel to the American and Global Marketplace, another 500,000 Tons during the month of November, and 1,000,000 Tons immediately thereafter. Additionally, based on the condition of their Diesel Refineries, Russia will then deliver, within a short period of time, 3,000,000 Tons of Diesel Fuel."

Escalation, Stalemate Or Breakthrough: 3 Scenarios That Could Shape Oil's Next Move

President Trump To Issue Directive To U.S. Officials That Seeks To Control Cost Of Diesel; Directive On Diesel Will Push U.S. Department Heads To Find Ways To Bypass Local, State Regulations Blocking Energy Production; Directive Will Push U.S. Officials To Use Defense Production Act To Find Ways To Increase Production Of Oil And Fuel

U.S. Gulf Shuts Down 72% Of Oil Production, ~1.5M Barrels/Day; The U.S. Gulf Of Mexico Has Shut In 71.5% Of Daily Oil Production And 58.8% Of Natural Gas Output, According To The Marine Minerals Administration;

UKMTO Receives Report Of An Incident 13NM West Of Al Jazeera, UAE; Vessel Struck By An Unknown Projectile Causing Fire Which Has Since Been Extinguished

Iranian IRGC Navy Says It Targeted An LPG Tanker Trying To Illegally Pass Through The Strait Of Hormuz; Vessel Suffered Massive Fire

Brazil Explodes +13% in Five Days, China Bounces, and Silver Signals Hard Asset Demand as the Week Closes by John Salama, CMT

Short-Term Energy Outlook: October 2026

Oil finishes sharply higher even as Trump says no attacks on Iran before midterms

Trump says U.S. won't attack Iran before midterms, citing 'productive discussions'

Crude oil jumps on fresh Persian Gulf tanker attack, U.S. Gulf shutdowns

U.S. natural gas inventory net change of +85 Bcf for week ended October 02 – EIA

U.S. and Russia discuss reopening path for Russian gas sales to Germany - report

Crude oil turns lower as IEA agrees to accelerate oil stock release, prioritize diesel

Pentagon drafting pre-midterm strike options against Iran - report

'Qatar Brings Empty LNG Ships Into Gulf in Potential Export Boost' - Bloomberg