House Republicans Move to Block Trump's Russian Diesel Deal
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We provide what many… Republican Representative Brian Fitzpatrick plans to force a House vote on legislation blocking Russian oil purchases, challenging President Donald Trump's decision to ease restrictions on Russian diesel exports as lawmakers warn the move could help finance Moscow's war against Ukraine.
Fitzpatrick (Republican-Pennsylvania), co-chair of the House Ukraine Caucus, announced on October 10 that he would introduce the Ronald Reagan Peace Through Strength Act.
“We will be introducing bipartisan legislation to block any and all purchases of Russian oil,” Fitzpatrick wrote on X.
“It will be forced to the Floor via discharge and it will pass overwhelmingly.” Representative Don Bacon (Republican-Nebraska) has agreed to co-sponsor the bill.
A Democratic sponsor had not been identified.
A discharge petition can force a House vote without approval from the relevant committee or House leadership if it secures 218 signatures.
The effort faces time constraints: Congress is not scheduled to resume voting for several weeks, and the current congressional term ends in January.
Any bill would also need Senate approval and could face White House opposition.
Fitzpatrick invoked former President Ronald Reagan's approach to confronting Moscow and reaffirmed congressional support for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, whom Trump has again criticized.
Russia is squarely to blame,” Fitzpatrick wrote, adding that Congress and the American people stood behind Zelenskyy “until Ukrainian victory is achieved.” The proposed legislation reflects concern among some Republicans that easing Russian energy restrictions could undermine pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Representative Michael McCaul (Republican-Texas), the former chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, warned that lifting sanctions could “fund the Kremlin's war machine -- emboldening more violence and destruction.” He cited the Lindsey O.
| Product | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Brent Crude | $102.14/bbl | +0.34% |
| WTI Crude | $96.90/bbl | +0.21% |
| EN590 Diesel | $846/MT | +0.18% |
| Jet Fuel A-1 | $1090/MT | +0.55% |
| Mazut M100 | $450/MT | -0.15% |
| Bitumen 60/70 | $470/MT | +0.08% |
| Sulphur Gran 99.5% | $470/MT | -0.44% |
| Urea 46% Gran | $650/MT | +1.12% |
| NPK 16-16-16 | $460/MT | -0.28% |
| Nat Gas TTF | $15.42/MMBtu | +0.92% |
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