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US urges European allies to release diesel reserves amid price surge

The United States has urged its European allies to immediately release strategic diesel reserves to combat rising global prices. This call comes as high energy costs pose a political threat to Republicans in upcoming elections. Key European nations like France and Germany are being specifically asked to tap their stockpiles, with the EU set to discuss a coordinated response. AI

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US urges European allies to release diesel reserves amid price surge

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agence France-Presse ·

    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 stock…