Will Europe's ban on Russian diesel hike global fuel prices?

Europe has already cut Russian diesel imports almost in half, from 50% of total imports before the war to 27%.

David McHugh

Europe is taking another big step toward cutting its energy ties with Russia, banning imports of diesel fuel and other products made from crude oil in Russian refineries.

The European Union ban takes effect Feb. 5 following its embargo on coal and most oil from Russia. The 27-nation bloc is trying to sever its last uses of Russian energy and stop feeding the Kremlin's war chest as the anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine nears.