Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) voiced support Sunday for President Donald Trump’s reported agreement with Russia to supply diesel fuel to the United States and global markets, despite a history of disagreements between the two Republicans over foreign policy, spending, and the release of files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

“In 2022 I voted against Russia sanctions, pointing out that U.S. citizens would suffer from higher prices. Glad to see Trump came around to that reality this week,” Massie wrote in a post on X. “We should lift sanctions on all petroleum products, and on raw metals like copper and aluminum.”

Massie’s post included a screenshot of a Truth Social message from Trump discussing the reported agreement with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Trump announced Friday that Russia would supply more than 300,000 tons of diesel fuel immediately, followed by another 500,000 tons in November and an additional 1 million tons thereafter. The president said the shipments would serve both the American and global marketplaces.

The announcement comes as energy prices have climbed amid the U.S. war against Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical passage for global oil shipments. Higher fuel costs have become a major economic concern heading into the November midterm elections.

According to AAA figures cited in the report, the national average price of diesel reached approximately $6.28 per gallon Sunday afternoon, compared with $3.67 during the same period last year. The increase represents a significant burden for truckers, businesses and consumers who depend on diesel-powered transportation.

Massie’s endorsement is notable given his increasingly frequent breaks with Trump and Republican leadership. The Kentucky congressman has cultivated a reputation as an independent-minded conservative, sometimes opposing positions backed by the president and congressional GOP leaders.

He was among the lawmakers who pushed for the release of government files related to Epstein, putting pressure on the Trump administration to disclose records surrounding the convicted sex offender and his connections to powerful figures.

Massie has also criticized aspects of the Republican Party’s foreign policy approach and opposed Trump’s signature tax and spending legislation. Those disagreements have contributed to tensions between the two Republicans, making Massie’s public support for the Russian diesel agreement a notable point of agreement.

Massie argued that the deal reinforces his longstanding position that sanctions affecting energy and commodity markets can raise costs for American consumers. His call to lift additional restrictions on petroleum products and industrial metals suggests he favors a broader reassessment of sanctions policy, rather than limiting changes to diesel fuel alone.