The article examines the ongoing debate regarding the influence of Ukrainian drone strikes and the Iran conflict on rising diesel prices. Marc Thiessen argues that the war with Iran is primarily responsible, while other analysts suggest a more balanced impact from both conflicts. Critiques of a graph presented by Thiessen point out its failure to account for the actual damage caused by strikes and the implications of Russia's diesel export ban. The analysis highlights the complexity of the factors driving current diesel prices.
Key facts
- Marc Thiessen claims no correlation between Ukrainian strikes and diesel price spikes.
- Iran's war impact estimated at a loss of 770,000 barrels of diesel per day.
- Russia's diesel exports dropped from around 1 million barrels per day to just above 100,000.
- The graph presented by Thiessen does not clarify the damage from refinery strikes.
- Russia's ban on diesel exports began on July 8, 2026.
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