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Trump announces Russian diesel deal amid soaring US fuel prices
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- Trump’s diesel order exposes White House limits to counter surging fuel prices
- Fuel prices added to Google Maps as petrol and diesel costs soar
- Trump strikes deal with Putin to supply Russian diesel to U.S. and global markets
- Trump announces deal for Russian diesel as Zelensky criticises 'gift to Putin'
- Trump says U.S. to get diesel from Russia, relaxing pressure on Moscow to ease prices before midterms
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