“Diesel tanker halts off US coast amid Russian import uncertainty”

Key points

• A Maltese-flagged tanker Agioi Fanendes loaded with 40,000 tonnes of Russian ultra-low sulphur diesel.
• The vessel halted off the US east coast with destination not yet decided, operator says.
• Trump announced a deal to import Russian diesel to help lower pump prices before midterms.
• Vessel awaiting orders; port of discharge not nominated or finalised, plans may change.
• US imports ban on Russian oil remains; New Jersey warns of penalties for Russian diesel.