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Crude prices registered a noticeable retreat on Tuesday, as global energy markets responded to evolving Russian fuel export prospects while assessing lingering regional security developments, reversing gains of nearly two dollars per barrel recorded during the preceding session. Consequently, Brent crude futures slipped by 61 cents, or 0.57 percent, reaching 106.04 dollars per barrel by 00:00 GMT, whereas United States West Texas Intermediate crude fell by 47 cents, or 0.5 percent, to settle at 93.27 dollars per barrel, amid mixed sentiment regarding attacks on Saudi Arabia and potential Russian diesel flows. Addressing international fuel availability, United States President Donald Trump stated that Moscow agreed to supply diesel to world markets, confirming that his administration temporarily waived sanctions previously designed to curb Russian revenues tied to the conflict with Ukraine. While these expected supplies could ease global tightness and alleviate previous supply concerns that bolstered crude valuations, domestic political friction quickly emerged. Lawmakers representing both the Republican and Democratic parties declared that Trump’s agreement with counterpart Vladimir Putin seemingly breaches federal legislation prohibiting Russian energy imports until military operations cease.
