CNBC October 17, 2026 reports President Trump invoked the Graham Act's national-interest waiver to suspend new duties on Russian goods and major Russian energy buyers. The move follows a temporary easing of sanctions on Russian diesel exports. The economic mechanism is potential supply increase to global markets, including diesel, which could affect U.S. fuel prices indirectly. Will this lower U.S. fuel bills? Not necessarily. The waiver preserves existing sanctions and deliveries remain uncertain.