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Rare Russian Diesel Shipment Expected in Norfolk November 2, Ahead of Tanker Bound for New York

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A tanker loaded with Russian diesel is scheduled to arrive in Norfolk, Virginia, on November 2, which would make it the first such cargo to reach the United States in more than three years, according to the report. A second tanker carrying Russian diesel is reportedly bound for New York. The…

Earlier coverage

Earlier coverage on GreyNews

  1. First Russian Diesel From Putin-Trump Deal Heading for USOct 23, 2026 · gCaptain
  2. Russia to Send First Diesel Tanker to U.S. on ThursdayOct 21, 2026 · OilPrice
  3. Russia Sees First Diesel Cargo Sailing for US on ThursdayOct 21, 2026 · gCaptain
  4. Unidentified projectile hits tanker near Oman’s Strait of HormuzOct 21, 2026 · Times Kuwait
  5. Chinese air force reveals Y-20B tanker-transport variant in official training imageOct 20, 2026 · South China Morning Post

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