G7 nations bow to US pressure and avoid crippling diesel ban

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Al Jazeera

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Crude oil prices eased after G7 leaders bowed to US President Donald Trump’s demand to release oil and diesel reserves.

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  • Crude oil prices eased after G7 leaders bowed to US President Donald Trump’s demand to release oil and diesel reserves.
  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Sat, 03 Oct 2026 03:54:58 UTC.

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  6. G7 nations bow to US pressure and avoid crippling diesel ban

  7. G7 to release millions of barrels of oil and diesel after Trump threat

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