Trump says Europe agreed to release 'massive amount' of diesel reserves
The US president says European allies agreed to tap emergency diesel stockpiles amid rising fuel prices.
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US President Donald Trump said on Friday that Europe had agreed to release a "massive amount" of diesel from its emergency reserves, according to reports.
The statement comes amid broader discussions among G7 countries about measures to ease pressure on fuel prices, including a separate announcement of a release of 100 million barrels of oil and diesel reserves.
Trump did not provide further specifics on the exact volume of diesel to be released or the timeline for the move.
The comments reflect continuing pressure from the Trump administration on its European allies over energy supply issues.
Sources
- Trump says Europe agreed to release ‘massive amount’ of diesel reserves — Al Jazeera — All
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