EU rejects reported US diesel export ban threat tied to fuel stock releases
The EU rejected a US threat to halt diesel exports unless the bloc releases additional fuel stocks, France 24 reported, citing an EU official. The outlet also reported that French President Emmanuel Macron would chair a G7 video call on Friday to discuss potential measures for global fuel markets.
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The European Union opposed a reported US threat to stop diesel exports if the bloc did not release more fuel from its stocks, according to France 24.
France 24 attributed the account of the EU's rejection on Friday to an EU official. The reported US demand concerned additional stock releases by the 27-member bloc.
Separately, France 24 reported that French President Emmanuel Macron was due to lead a video discussion with fellow G7 leaders on Friday. The planned talks would consider possible steps concerning global fuel markets.
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- France 24 – Englishfrance24.com
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