Another potential buyer does not want diesel from Russia. But there is a country that needs it.

Brazilian buyers are not ordering Russian fuel due to high prices, preferring cheaper diesel from the U.S. Four tankers carrying Russian diesel are heading to South America after failing to find buyers in the U.S. Brazil imports one-third of its diesel needs, with demand peaking at the end of the year. Despite a deal announced by Trump for Russian fuel deliveries, American companies are hesitant to purchase due to legal risks and sanctions. Meanwhile, Russia faces a diesel shortage domestically, prompting the Kremlin to collect fuel from the market to alleviate local shortages.