Russian diesel heads to the US: First tanker due in New York on November 7

The first tanker carrying 40.000 tonnes of diesel has set sail from Russia for the United States and is expected to arrive in New York on November 7, Reuters reported today, citing data from LSEG.

The tanker Agioi Fanendes, sailing under the Maltese flag, was loaded on October 22 with 40.000 tonnes of very low-sulphur diesel at the Russian Baltic port of Primorsk, according to shipping data.

Today, the tanker was near Helsinki, with New York listed as its destination in its transponder signal, AFP reported, citing data from Kpler. According to the company, the vessel loaded almost 300.000 barrels of diesel in Primorsk.

US President Donald Trump has taken several steps to lower diesel prices ahead of November's congressional elections, including lifting some sanctions against Russia. This came after Trump's phone call with Russian leader Vladimir Putin, during which he agreed that Russia would supply diesel to the US and global markets.

On October 9, Trump announced that Russia would immediately export 300.000 tonnes (i.e. 2,25 million barrels) of diesel. Another 500.000 tonnes are expected in November, followed