Trump's Russian fuel deal: Impact on global & Australian diesel supply | Today Show Australia

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US President Donald Trump has struck a deal with Vladimir Putin to import 300,000 tonnes of Russian diesel to help ease soaring domestic fuel prices ahead of the US elections. While the move marks a significant shift in US foreign policy, Australia’s Energy Minister Chris Bowen has ruled out following suit. ANU fuel supply chain expert David Leaney joins Today to explain why the deal holds huge geopolitical significance, despite its small scale, and what it means for Australia's fuel security and price at the pump. | Subscribe 👉 http://9Soci.al/L72O50GjSJY Join the TODAY team as they bring you the latest in news, current affairs, sports, politics, entertainment, fashion, health and lifestyle. For more TODAY head to: http://9Soci.al/KzNl50GjSJk Like TODAY on Facebook: http://facebook.com/IWakeUpWithTODAY Follow TODAY on Twitter: http://twitter.com/thetodayshow Follow TODAY on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetodayshow #TodayShowAustralia

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