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Europe defies Trump over diesel

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European countries, including Britain, France and Germany, agreed Thursday on a firm response to U.S. pressure to release diesel reserves, after Trump threatened an export ban.

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EXCLUSIVE: US tells France and Germany to release diesel stocks or face US export ban, sources say reut.rs/3U3eCng
EXCLUSIVE: US tells France and Germany to release diesel stocks or face US export ban, sources say
The Trump ​administration has told ‌Germany and France to ​draw down ​emergency diesel inventories ⁠to help ​to ease ​global fuel prices or face a ​potential US ​diesel export ban, ‌according ⁠to three people close to the discussions.
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October 1, 2026 at 8:05 AM

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That's exactly what the enlightened governments of Italy and Germany are trying to achieve with fuel tax cuts and price controls, is it not?
October 1, 2026 at 6:09 PM

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'It's you who pay the price': @drannieandrews.com urges action on soaring diesel costs.
'It's you who pays the price': Andrews urges action on soaring diesel costs
Democratic U.S Senate candidate Annie Andrews on Wednesday blamed rising diesel priced on U.S involvement in Iran
abcnews4.com
October 1, 2026 at 12:08 AM

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Canada has ‘backup plans’ in case Trump bans diesel exports. financialpost.com/commodities/... The story is short on details. So while Canada is a net exporter of diesel, a US export ban wld still create upward price pressure and logistical problems; for example, there would be regional shortages.
Canada has ‘backup plans’ in case Trump bans diesel exports
Energy minister Tim Hodgson said Canada has contingency plans for disruptions to diesel supply, including a U.S. ban on exports. Read more.
financialpost.com
October 1, 2026 at 1:50 AM
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An electrified economy powered by abundant, homegrown #renewables would get us off gas and diesel, passing the cost savings of clean power on to consumers. More drilling in the North Sea will not lower bills.
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October 1, 2026 at 8:05 AM