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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Athena Stavrou

Europe to release ‘massive amount of diesel’ after Trump’s supply threat

G7 leaders have agreed to release 100 million barrels of diesel within four months as European nations scramble to prevent Donald Trump’s threatened ban on US exports to the bloc.

The move, announced by Emmanuel Macron after crisis talks on Friday, came following a US standoff with the EU in the wake of Mr Trump’s conflict with Iran, which has sent prices soaring.

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