Bipartisan Senators Question Proposed Russian Diesel Plan

Why it matters locally: While the specific details of the proposed Russian diesel plan are not yet available, any federal policy concerning energy imports could indirectly affect fuel costs and availability for Arkansas's agricultural and transportation sectors.

WASHINGTON – A bipartisan group of six U.S. senators has publicly challenged a proposed plan concerning Russian diesel. Four Republican senators and two Democratic senators signed a statement released Sunday, expressing their disapproval of the initiative. The senators stated the administration did not consult with Congress regarding the plan. They also noted the administration failed to provide an explanation to justify its decision, a step they assert is required by statute. Specific details of the proposed Russian diesel plan were not immediately available in the statement. The senators' statement focused on procedural concerns regarding the administration's handling of the matter.