As diesel prices reach historic highs, President Trump announces a major energy agreement with Vladimir Putin, claiming Russia will immediately pump over 300,000 tons of diesel into the U.S. and global markets to drive down pump costs fast. But can Russian imports actually ease American supply chain pains, or does this deal carry complex geopolitical trade-offs? Dr. Eric Smith, Professor at Tulane University's Energy Institute, joins Newell to discuss what this influx of foreign fuel really means for domestic supply lines, consumer prices, and energy policy.


Oct 13, 2026










