The Trump administration has pressed France and Germany to release diesel from emergency reserves as Washington seeks additional supplies to ease elevated fuel prices, warning that a U.S. diesel export ban could be considered if Europe does not act, according to a new report.
Three people close to the talks told Reuters that U.S. officials had specifically urged Germany and France to draw down emergency diesel inventories. One person based in a European capital said Washington had asked the European Union to release 120 million barrels of diesel over the next six months.
