US President Donald Trump has urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to halt strikes targeting oil refineries and other oil facilities in Russia during a phone call between the two leaders.
During the call, Trump reiterated his request that Zelenskyy stop attacks on Russian refineries, pointing to their potential impact on global energy markets.
Diesel Prices Take Center Stage
The two leaders also discussed diesel prices, amid concerns that attacks on Russian refining facilities could put additional pressure on global energy markets and drive diesel prices higher.
According to the information cited in the report, the average price of diesel fuel in the United States reached a new record, surpassing $6.48 per gallon.
The White House has not yet issued an official statement providing details of the conversation or confirming the issues discussed by Trump and Zelenskyy.
Trump had previously blamed Ukraine for contributing to higher diesel prices in several global markets, linking the increases to Ukrainian attacks on Russian facilities, including energy infrastructure, as well as subsequent Russian measures affecting diesel exports.
