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6. RUSSIA - Flaws in US Russian Diesel Deal - MICHAEL BERNSTAM 102126

Oct 22, 2026 · 9m

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1862 BAKU Flaws in US Russian Diesel Deal Michael Bernstam analyzes a deal permitting Russian diesel shipments into the United States. He explains that high-sulfur Russian fuel cannot legally be used domestically and will be blended for re-export. Bernstam attributes East Coast shortages to Jones Act maritime restrictions while highlighting broader global oil price pressures. (6)