Diesel prices hit a record $6.51 per reports. This spike follows attacks on Russian energy holdings by Kyiv. President Trump says these high costs demand an end to the war. He posted on Truth Social that the conflict is driving up prices. The average price surpassed $6 a gallon earlier this month. This sets a new high after the previous record in June 2022.
The president claims Russia lost control of its diesel industry. He wrote that the war caused this loss of control. “Russia has unfortunately lost control of its Diesel Oil Industry due to its War with Ukraine,” he stated. He noted that many refineries are now out of commission. “A large number of their Diesel refineries have been blown up and are, at least temporarily, out of commission,” he added. The Washington Examiner reported these details from his post.
Russia usually exports more diesel than any other nation except the U.S. They banned exports in July due to war damage. The ban should last until the end of September. Russia has also struck Ukraine’s own energy industry. The New York Post covered these market shifts alongside the president’s comments.
Trump called the conflict ridiculous and never ending. He insists the war must be stopped immediately. “This ridiculous and never ending War with Ukraine must be ended,” he wrote. He also highlighted the human cost of the fighting. Each month, 25,000 individuals, primarily soldiers, face death, causing global suffering. What a shame! he posted. The Washington Times noted his demand for peace.
Indeed, this Russian war against Ukraine and against common sense must be ended. From the first year of the full-scale invasion, its consequences have been far-reaching: the loss of many lives, the destruction of cities and villages, food security, energy challenges, the… https://t.co/bguBQDfSYq
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) September 21, 2026
He has asked Ukraine to stop long-range drone attacks. These strikes target Russian oil facilities. He wants the energy market to stabilize again. The president plans to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky soon. Discussions will occur at the margins of the United Nations General Assembly. This meeting is scheduled for Tuesday in New York City.
Higher fuel costs hit every family budget hard. Truckers pay more to move goods to stores. This raises prices on food and other items. The data from AAA shows the average price jump. Prices rose from $6.23 last week to $6.51 now. This is a sharp increase for working Americans.
He links the violence to the cost of living. His meeting with Zelensky will address these issues.
