Turkey to receive part of Russian diesel under Trump deal

Turkey plans to receive part of the Russian diesel fuel that is set to be supplied to the world market under the agreement between US President Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin. Ankara has already held talks on participating in these supplies.

On October 18, Turkey's Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Alparslan Bayraktar said this in an interview with Kanal 7.

According to the minister, Russia has been restricting diesel fuel exports in recent months due to problems on the domestic market. After Moscow's agreement with Washington, it became possible to resume part of the international supplies.

Bayraktar said that Turkey is also laying claim to part of the diesel that Russia will supply under the new deal.

"After the agreement with Trump, part of the diesel should go to Turkey, part to America. Following our negotiations, we will also receive part of this fuel", the minister explained.

Bayraktar did not name specific purchase volumes, the cost of diesel, or the start dates of supplies. He also did not specify which Turkish companies will participate in the purchases.

The minister emphasized that the agreements matter for Turkey's energy security, as it depends on imported energy carriers. Russia remains one of the main suppliers of oil, gas, and petroleum products to the country.

According to Bayraktar, Turkish authorities have so far managed to avoid significant fuel supply disruptions despite the global energy crisis. He said Ankara is trying to diversify purchases and find alternative suppliers.

Separately, the minister acknowledged the impact of strikes on Russian oil refineries on the fuel situation in Russia. He said damage to refineries and fuel depots caused a shortage of certain petroleum products and queues at gas stations.

Recall, on October 9, Trump announced an agreement with Putin on supplying Russian diesel to the American and world markets. To implement these operations, Washington temporarily eased certain sanctions restrictions.

The US president's decision drew criticism in Ukraine and Europe over a possible increase in Russia's revenue from energy exports.

At the same time, the International Energy Agency has previously expressed doubts about Russia's ability to quickly increase diesel exports due to damage to refining capacities.

Bayraktar's statement was the first public confirmation from the Turkish government of plans to receive part of the Russian diesel as part of new agreements between Moscow and Washington.

Based on materials from: Haber7 / Kanal 7, Rûdaw, Tigris Haber