# Seven tankers carrying 288,000 tonnes of Russian diesel head toward US

Seven oil tankers carrying about 288,000 tonnes of Russian diesel are sailing toward the United States, The Guardian reports. The shipments are notable amid Western sanctions and efforts to limit Russian energy revenue, and could affect fuel markets and sanctions enforcement.

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## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/29/seven-oil-tankers-288000-tonnes-russian-diesel-sail-us-putin-trump) — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:04:17 GMT