MOSCOW, October 14. /TASS/. Russian companies are discussing diesel fuel supply contracts with the United States, Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak told reporters on the sidelines of the Russian Energy Week forum.

"Supply contracts are now being examined with the US counterparts at the level of ministries and companies," Novak said.

Russia will be able to boost diesel fuel exports to 3.5 mln metric tons per month by the end of the year, he added.