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US Tells European Allies to Release Diesel Reserves to Curb Prices Amid Iran War

The US urged European allies to immediately release strategic diesel reserves to lower global prices, citing the US war on Iran as a key factor. The Trump administration specifically targeted France and Germany, pressuring them to tap into their stockpiles. EU member states were set to discuss the crisis the following day.

The US, through the Trump administration, demanded that European allies act 'immediately' to release diesel from strategic reserves. This was reported by the South China Morning Post, which noted the administration's focus on France and Germany. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reiterated the call on social media, urging partners to accelerate existing commitments and provide additional supplies. The Le Monde reported Bessent's statement but did not elaborate on the connection to the war on Iran.

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IndependentLe MondeOct 2, 02:41 AM
US tells European allies to act 'immediately' to lower diesel prices

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in a social media post: 'Our European partners should accelerate delivery on their existing commitments and make additional supplies immediately available to address ongoing disruptions.'

IndependentSouth China Morning PostOct 2, 02:12 AM
US tells European allies to act ‘immediately’ to lower diesel prices

The US on Thursday told its European allies to help lower global diesel prices by releasing strategic reserves “immediately,” with EU member states due to discuss the crisis on Friday. Reports said the Trump administration wants France and Germany in particular to tap their stockpiles of diesel to try to curb prices sent soaring by the US war on Iran. “Our European partners should accelerate delivery on their existing commitments and make additional supplies immediately available to address...