Reuters previously reported that Washington had demanded France and Germany release diesel from their emergency reserves to lower global market prices, warning that the U.S. would otherwise impose a ban on exports of the fuel.
Today, European Commission spokesperson Anna-Kaisa Itkonen stated that the Commission rejects any U.S. restrictions on diesel exports, noting that such measures could undermine trust.
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Donald Trump stated on Friday that Europe has yielded to his demands and committed to releasing a "huge amount of its large diesel reserves."
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On Thursday, the U.S. urged its European allies to help lower global fuel prices, the very week it was revealed that Washington is depleting its strategic reserve to curb the rise in diesel prices.