Sea-news.az reports that two vessels have altered their designated routes, while the third lacks a confirmed port of arrival.
The Sierra Leone-flagged tanker Leruo is currently heading toward Brazil. Meanwhile, the Talisman has entered the Mediterranean and is located off the coast of Algeria, with its final destination unannounced. Both vessels are subject to international sanctions.
The third tanker, Agioi Fanendes, is presently navigating toward the United States. However, research firm Kpler anticipates that this vessel will likewise fail to discharge its cargo on American shores.
US entities remain wary of potential legal liabilities and reputational risks associated with procuring Russian energy products. Although US domestic diesel inventories have plunged to 20-year lows, commercial players continue to decline participation in transactions.
Several members of the US Congress have also voiced strong opposition to the shipments, urging companies to abstain from purchasing, transporting, importing, or offloading Russian diesel. New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill has threatened to block fuel deliveries from entering ports across New York and New Jersey.
The initial delivery schedule envisioned supplying over 300,000 tonnes of diesel in the immediate term, with an additional 500,000 tonnes planned for November. Subsequent volumes were projected to scale up to one million tonnes. The US Department of the Treasury had authorized purchases of Russian diesel under a general license valid until April 2027.
Donald Trump framed these procurement efforts as a key measure to reduce domestic fuel prices. However, market analysts estimate that the anticipated shipments would have minimal overall impact on US diesel prices.
