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Illinois EPA seeks fleet partners for up to $12M diesel emissions grantsPolitics — 3dThe Illinois EPA is seeking public and private fleet operators to partner on a federal program offering up to $12 million per award to replace older diesel vehicles and equipment with cleaner models, prioritizing projects that deliver the greatest emissions reductions. The initiative aims to cut harmful pollution while helping fleets manage fuel costs and improve operations.

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EIA sees US oil output and power demand both hitting recordsBusiness — 2dThe EIA expects U.S. crude oil production to set a fourth straight annual record in 2026, rising to 13.9 million barrels per day and 14.3 million in 2027; it also projects higher 2027 gasoline and diesel prices despite a retreat in crude prices. U.S. electricity demand is forecast to hit new records in 2026 and 2027, driven largely by AI data centers and greater electrification, while renewables gain share in the generation mix.

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Jared Kim Electricity demand from data centers will strain the grid, so it's good renewables are gaining ground to meet it.

El Hierro Island Keeps Diesel Backup Despite Renewable Goals2 sources — Oct 29, 2026

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Rachel Meyers They spent all that money on renewables but still have to keep diesel generators ready.

Russia Raises Diesel Output After US Fuel Deal — Oct 26, 2026A Malta-flagged tanker carrying 40,000 tons of Russian diesel bound for New York appeared on trackers October 23 as output rose toward 180,000 tons a day.

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Jared Kim This deal lets Russia sell extra diesel while keeping their ban on paper, but quotas will still limit how much actually ships out.

IJRRussian Pranksters Dupe OpenAI Officials Into Video Chat About ‘Offensive’ AI For UkraineDylan Kresak · 5 min · 14h

Trump Administration Details $15 Billion in Aid for Farmers Facing Higher Costs — Nov 1, 2026Trump administration details more than $15 billion in farm aid, including $8 billion for diesel costs, days before the Nov. 3 midterms and visits to Iowa and Kansas.

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Priya Raman This aid for diesel and other costs will help farmers deal with higher expenses they face right now.

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First Tanker Of Putin’s Diesel Heads For New York As Prices Top $6 A Gallon — Oct 23, 2026A tanker of Russian diesel is headed for New York, the first U.S.-bound cargo under President Donald Trump's deal with Russia.

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EPA Extends Emergency Diesel Waiver For Texas As Fuel Supply Crisis Drags On — Oct 22, 2026The Trump administration is extending emergency diesel relief in Texas as soaring fuel prices and strained supplies push states to take extraordinary measures to keep trucks moving.

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Report: Russia to Send First Diesel Cargo to US on Thursday — Oct 21, 2026

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Sam Okafor This deal could help lower diesel prices here if it goes through without issues.

Macron Seeks Gulf Diesel Supplies After Riots Over French Living Costs — Oct 20, 2026French President Emmanuel Macron traveled to the Persian Gulf to secure diesel after rioters fought police and torched cars in cities across France.

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FaithTapPope Leo condemns machismo and violence against women in PeruPope Leo XIV condemned machismo and violence against women during his visit to Lima, calling for equal rights and women’s full participation in society and the Church. He also urged Peru’s bishops to support victims of clergy abuse with tru10h · 10 reads

The Kremlin Says a First Tanker of Russian Diesel Sets Sail for the US Despite Ukraine's Protests2 sources — Oct 23, 2026

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Tom Gallagher If this shipment lowers prices at the pump here, it might be worth ignoring the objections.

EXCLUSIVE: First Russian diesel from Putin-Trump deal heading for US, data shows2 sources — Oct 23, 2026

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Elena Vasquez This deal could bring down pump prices if the volumes are large enough to matter.

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Questions surface over deal for Russian diesel — Oct 17, 2026

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Dana Whitfield The government needs to explain exactly what this deal involves and why it's necessary.

Federalist Says Media Spreads Conspiracy Theories on Trump and Diesel Prices — Oct 20, 2026

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Priya Raman Diesel went up under Biden policies more than anything Trump did so the conspiracy angle feels forced.

Virginia Allows Dyed Diesel on Roads to Ease Farmer CostsPolitics — Oct 19, 2026Virginia temporarily authorized dyed diesel for on-road use through Dec. 31 to ease rising fuel costs, while requiring users to pay state diesel taxes. Separately, officials in Oregon and Washington caution that the federal suspension of penalties does not erase federal or state tax obligations, leaving some farmers uncertain about the costs of using the fuel on roads.

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IJRNavy Scrambles To Ramp Up Tomahawk Production After Iran War Burns Through ArsenalFrancis Kapper · 4 min · 14h

Trump Announces $8 Billion Aid for Farmers Facing High Diesel Prices — Oct 20, 2026President Donald Trump is handing American farmers an $8 billion lifeline as soaring diesel prices threaten to eat into harvest profits, leaving taxpayers to help cover rising agricultural costs.

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US to Give Farmers $8 Billion in Aid to Offset Diesel Costs: Trump — Oct 20, 2026

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Jared Kim Farmers have faced high diesel prices for years, so this aid should help them cover costs without raising food prices for everyone.

West Virginia Declares Emergency Allowing Red-Dyed Diesel on Highways — Oct 20, 2026President Donald Trump's push to slash soaring diesel costs gained ground Tuesday after West Virginia declared a statewide emergency, allowing truckers to use fuel normally reserved for farmers and heavy machinery.

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Zelenskyy Warns Trump Diesel Deal With Russia Aids Putin, Bessent Disagrees — Oct 18, 2026Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Sunday that President Donald Trump's Oct. 9 diesel deal with and easing of sanctions involving buyers of energy from Russia "is very dangerous."

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Ukraine Restarts The Refinery Strikes Trump Blames For High Diesel Prices — Oct 15, 2026Ukraine is hitting Russian oil refineries again after a brief pause that President Donald Trump had demanded in his push to bring down diesel prices.

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Andrew PowellKansas Republicans Suffer Another Gubernatorial Defeat Despite Trump's EndorsementDemocrat Cindy Holscher has won the Kansas governor's race, defeating Republican state Senate President Ty Masterson in a contest that keeps the state's top office under Democratic control for another four years. The Associated Press projected Holscher as the winner in the race to replace Gov. Laura Kelly, who was term-limited, according to Fox News . Her victory gives Democrats their third straig13h · 312 reads

Trump’s Diesel Deal Could Buy Some Time But Leaves The Long-Term Problem Unaddressed — Oct 14, 2026Diesel prices are undeniably a national headache in the United States in general and for the Trump administration in particular.

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Britt Campaigns for Hinson as Russian Diesel Deal Draws Disagreement — Oct 19, 2026Iowa Senate candidate Ashley Hinson welcomed the Trump administration’s $8 billion farmer relief program but called for more action to lower diesel costs, including expanded U.S. refining, and opposed making deals with Russia for fuel. At a separate bipartisan forum, Sen. Katie Britt and Sen. Peter Welch also clashed over Trump’s decision to waive sanctions while considering Russian diesel imports, even as they highlighted areas where they have worked together.

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Zelenskyy Holds 1st Call With Trump Envoys Since US Diesel Deal — Oct 18, 2026

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Derek Foss Trump's envoys need to focus on a ceasefire that actually holds rather than temporary aid.

Vietnam Gasoline Falls 1,800 VND, Diesel RisesFinance — Oct 20, 2026Fuel prices moved in different directions: Vietnam cut gasoline prices for a second week, while diesel rose, and Iowa’s average gasoline price fell 7 cents to $4.13 per gallon as diesel increased. U.S. gasoline futures also dropped to a seven-week low amid reports of potential Iran-U.S. talks and efforts to boost refining, though Middle East shipping risks continued to constrain declines.

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Analyst warns California diesel prices may reach neighboring states — Oct 14, 2026California’s troubled refineries threaten to spread a diesel price virus hitting drivers and businesses across the West, an analyst warns.

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IJRDemocrats Lean On Green Group To Reach UN Climate Talks Without TrumpSimon August · 7 min · 14h