Trump's diesel deal with Russia equals less than two weeks of U.S. demand

What happened: President Donald Trump reached a diesel deal with Russia while under pressure to reduce fuel prices, with U.S. midterm elections less than a month away. Key numbers: The deal equals less than two weeks of U.S. diesel demand. Midterm elections are less than a month away. Why it matters: The content frames the deal as small relative to U.S. demand, arriving as the president faces pressure to lower fuel prices ahead of the midterm elections. Coverage: 12 outlets in 24h

President Donald Trump reached a diesel deal with Russia while under pressure to reduce fuel prices, with U.S. midterm elections less than a month away.

The content frames the deal as small relative to U.S. demand, arriving as the president faces pressure to lower fuel prices ahead of the midterm elections.