Easing of sanctions: The US Department of the Treasury (OFAC) issued a temporary general license (General License 135) permitting the sale, supply, and import of Russian-origin diesel until April 7, 2027, in an effort to alleviate the sharp rise in fuel prices on the US domestic market ahead of the midterm elections.
The scarcity and high cost of energy—including diesel—are the primary reasons for the decline of European Union industry and a hindrance to the deployment of robots and artificial intelligence in the region.