Reddit users challenge supply volume and geopolitical implications
1 Oct 11 · 4d ago · 1 post · 25 comments · 1 source · development 1 of 2
Commenters across multiple Reddit threads emphasize that the announced volumes—36 million barrels total—represent only days of U.S. diesel consumption (roughly 3.65 million barrels per day). Discussion centers on whether Russia can physically deliver, the logistics of transport, and concerns about funding Russia's war with Ukraine.
“36 mil barrels of diesel is a week's consumption for the U.S., it makes almost no difference, and trump is selling us out to putin for it.”
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The Ukrainian war will end with land concession to Russia. It's inevitable to the point the CIA said that was the case. America and western countries have supported them as much as is possible but unfortunately Russia still holds all the cards. If Russia wanted it could massively ramp up the war tomorrow, more troops, nuclear arsenal, more…
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Its all just a political stunt for midterms. Russia's refining capacity has taken too many hits from Ukraine. How can Russia export when they are struggling themselves? Ukraine will likely hammer them even more. Because if they do start to sell, that is more income for Russia to continue the war. End result: if anything does come its going to take…
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Russian Diesel is sanctioned for years, everything went great and smooth till Trump attacked Iran and was incapable of securing US allies in the Golf. Don’t blame Ukraine for defending their life and country. It’s all a scam for some billionaires to be richer…on paper. Trump does not care about any American. This is not business, it’s called…
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One question, how much was the Russian fuel bought for, who bought it and how much will the markup be when they sell it. Ultimately this is only about 30-35 million barrels over many months. US usage is ~4. million barrels per day, or ~120 million barrels per month. This amount may not have a significant impact, even if it reaches market.
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I think that works out closer to 10 days than 2.5. The full 4.8 million tons is about 36 million barrels and US distillate demand was 3.65 million barrels a day in the week ending Oct 2 (EIA) but only the first 300k tons and November's 500k have timing attached.
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yeah but the 36 million barrels have to traverse the Gulf, be loaded onto tankers, then split into trucks—by the time they hit pumps the market has already absorbed most, so the dip is only a blip
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Have the US many refining facilities? If so, it could be a case of transfer and refine in the states, although the cost of that could be huge so it will be interesting to see the numbers on this
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All Trump and friends had to do was NOTHING! The economy was improving under Biden, fuel prices were affordable. He could have sat back and let things work out and taken all the credit
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exactly, its to a) take the blame off Trump's war with Iran and blame Ukraine b) take the lack of a peace deal off Trump's bogus promise and blame the victim for not surrendering
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Right; the 36 million barrels is a drop in the ocean. Even if all flowed at once it would feel like a 5-minute shake to a full tank in the US, no real change over the long haul.
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That is if Russia even delivers it.. they are running short on refined fuel so unlikely they have much if any to spare. All politicians are the same.. blah blah blah
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I don't feel like Trump is smart enough to think this far ahead. I mean it's a stupid ass plan regardless, but I still don't think Trump could come up with this.
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Ukraine has just bombed the No 1 Russian Refinery after the deal was announced. So no, it won't make a difference, in fact things will probably get much worse.
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I don't think Russia is even effectively supply diesel to its own country right now, how are they going to supply millions of barrels to the USA???
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It’s clear he will not deliver and instead blame Ukraine and get his orange fuckpoodle in the whitehouse to shift sanctions from Moscow to Kiev.
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It will to the Russian’s and the war with Ukraine. Trump family will profit AND reap revenge on Zelensky. It’s a petty win and a financial boon.
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This first deal will supply us with 14 hours of diesel. In all (if we’re to trust what they say) we will get 9 days worth. And pay $8 billion.
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Every purchase of Russian diesel is the USA reneging on its support of Ukraine to give liquidity to their enemy. Ferengi would be proud
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Even if the agreement goes through 100% it's small fries. Not defending Trump BTW. It's an evil deal between to evil leaders.
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The Russian deal is to give money to Russia not to lower prices for American. I hope Ukraine burns down every depot they can
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It’s not trump, its people in his administration that thought of this, say it to him and make him look great for it
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The 30% of illiterates in the U.S. who support Trump no matter what. Everyone else knows what the administration is
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No for U.S., but does help Putin kill more innocent Ukrainians. The U.S. is so pathetic right now.
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It’ll make a difference to the Ukrainians who get bombed with weapons purchased with the proceeds.
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