🚨 JUST IN: Bessent Says Russian Diesel Deal Will Proceed Despite Congressional Pushback!
🇺🇸 Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the administration will move forward with the Russian diesel deal, insisting it will use every legal authority available.
“We’re going to do it with all the legal authorities we have,” Bessent said, dismissing arguments that existing or proposed legislation could stop the move.
But a political showdown is brewing.
Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick plans to force a House vote on legislation that would block US purchases of Russian oil.
Bessent argues the deal could help bring diesel prices down for American consumers.
That puts Washington at the center of a major debate: Lower energy costs versus tougher restrictions on Russian oil.
The outcome could have implications for US energy policy, Russia related sanctions, and global oil markets.
Will Congress challenge the administration’s plan, or will the deal move forward?
#Russia #Oil #EnergyMarkets #USPolitics #Geopolitics $CL $BZ
🇺🇸 Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the administration will move forward with the Russian diesel deal, insisting it will use every legal authority available.
“We’re going to do it with all the legal authorities we have,” Bessent said, dismissing arguments that existing or proposed legislation could stop the move.
But a political showdown is brewing.
Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick plans to force a House vote on legislation that would block US purchases of Russian oil.
Bessent argues the deal could help bring diesel prices down for American consumers.
That puts Washington at the center of a major debate: Lower energy costs versus tougher restrictions on Russian oil.
The outcome could have implications for US energy policy, Russia related sanctions, and global oil markets.
Will Congress challenge the administration’s plan, or will the deal move forward?
#Russia #Oil #EnergyMarkets #USPolitics #Geopolitics $CL $BZ