G7 members will release 100 million barrels of diesel after US threatens export ban

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Members of the Group of Seven bloc of highly industrialised economies on Friday agreed to release 100 million barrels of diesel and crude oil from their reserves over four months, averting a potential US ban on diesel exports.

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  • Members of the Group of Seven bloc of highly industrialised economies on Friday agreed to release 100 million barrels of diesel and crude oil from their reserves over four months, averting a potential US ban on diesel exports.
  • Reported by France 24 and published Fri, 02 Oct 2026 11:15:16 UTC.

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