Why it matters
The shipments could affect U.S. fuel supply, but the articles do not establish how much supply would be affected. U.S. officials’ legal warnings also create uncertainty for businesses involved in receiving the fuel.
ECONOMY • UNITED STATES
Two Russian diesel tankers change course, casting doubt on U.S. deliveries
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Two tankers carrying Russian diesel that had been headed to the United States changed course, raising doubts about the planned shipments. Russia says the deliveries remain on track, but U.S. officials have warned that handling the fuel could bring legal consequences.
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