On October 1, 2026, US President Donald Trump made a new statement blaming Ukraine for the global diesel fuel shortage. According to him, this is linked to the attacks by Ukrainian Defense Forces on oil refineries (NPPs) in Russia.
Trump's Statement on the Diesel Crisis
Trump emphasized that the strikes on Russian refineries are occurring at a troubling pace, which he believes directly affects the global diesel market. He argues that these actions from Kyiv have become the primary cause of the global shortage being felt by many countries.
Impact of Other Factors
The US president also noted that events in the Middle East, particularly the US war against Iran, have a significantly lesser impact on the diesel fuel situation. This has drawn some criticism from experts who believe that Trump is attempting to shift the blame for the crisis onto Ukraine while ignoring other important factors.