US President Donald Trump has urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to stop targeting Russia’s diesel infrastructure, warning that the attacks are worsening fuel shortages and affecting global markets.
Trump made the remarks on Sunday during a visit to the Irish Open in Ireland. He argued that Ukraine could focus on other targets instead of Russian diesel facilities.
“We spoke to Mr Zelensky about it. There are plenty of other targets. Don’t hit diesel fuel. That’s hurting the world,” he said.
Ukrainian Strikes Reduce Russian Fuel Production
Ukraine has carried out a series of long-range drone attacks against Russian oil refineries in recent months.
The strikes have reduced Russia’s fuel production and contributed to gasoline shortages across the country.
Ukraine maintains that Russian refineries are legitimate military targets. The country has also faced repeated Russian attacks on its own energy infrastructure during the ongoing war.
Trump specifically criticised attacks targeting Russian diesel production.
“Mr Zelensky has to do one thing: He has to stop knocking out diesel fuel in Russia,” Trump told journalists.
He also linked the global fuel shortage to the Russia-Ukraine conflict rather than the Middle East.
“The global shortage “isn’t done by the Middle East, this is done by what’s happening with Russia and Ukraine,” Trump added.
US Diesel Prices Cross $6 a Gallon
The comments come as diesel prices in the United States continue to climb. The national average diesel price crossed $6 a gallon on Thursday for the first time, according to fuel price tracking data.
Diesel remains essential for trucks, trains, ships and agricultural equipment. Therefore, higher prices can increase transportation and production costs across multiple sectors.
Meanwhile, Russia has also reduced its expected oil output for the year to its lowest level in 17 years.
The country has additionally revised its fuel export outlook for 2026 and 2027 because of the continuing war.
As attacks on energy infrastructure continue, concerns over fuel supplies are likely to remain a major issue for both Russia and global markets. Trump’s latest comments add pressure on Kyiv to reconsider strikes against Russian diesel facilities amid growing concerns about energy costs.
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