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After threatening to ban U.S. exports of diesel fuel, Trump admits ‘we were never going to do it’

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What happened

The Group of Seven wealthy democracies said Friday that they plan to release 100 million barrels of oil and fuel products in the coming weeks.

Key facts

  • The Group of Seven wealthy democracies said Friday that they plan to release 100 million barrels of oil and fuel products in the coming weeks.
  • Reported by Fortune and published Sat, 03 Oct 2026 14:13:41 UTC.

Why it matters

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  2. Apple’s Steve Wozniak says he cofounded the tech giant after 5 rejections from HP—not to ‘make money.’ For years, his paycheck was just $50

  3. After threatening to ban U.S. exports of diesel fuel, Trump admits ‘we were never going to do it’

  4. Judge temporarily blocks Trump’s border wall in Big Bend region of Texas, citing likelihood of ‘irreparable harm’ and ‘public interest’

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