# EXCLUSIVE: US tells France and Germany to release diesel stocks or face US export ban, sources say

https://mins.news/en/item/81485

- Reuters, 2026-10-01 08:05 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/us-tells-france-germany-release-diesel-stocks-or-face-us-export-ban-sources-say-2026-10-01/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6abe142da32b7800017306ea

> The Trump administration has urged Germany and France to reduce emergency diesel inventories to help ease global fuel prices, three people close to the discussions said. They could face a US diesel export ban if they do not comply.

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