# US tells France and Germany to release EU diesel stocks or face export ban

https://mins.news/en/item/82826

- CGTN, 2026-10-01 13:23 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-10-01/US-tells-France-Germany-release-EU-diesel-stocks-or-face-export-ban-1QTnNn9vHBC/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&UTM_Medium=rss&UTM_Campaign=World

> The Trump administration has urged Germany and France to release emergency diesel reserves to ease global fuel prices, warning that the United States could impose a diesel export ban. A source said Washington wants the EU to release 120 million barrels over six months, escalating pressure on Europe as Trump considers export restrictions to lower US fuel costs.

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