# U.S. urges Europe to ‘immediately’ release diesel reserves as Iran war fuels record prices

https://mins.news/en/item/83098

- CNBC, 2026-10-02 07:51 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/10/02/diesel-oil-trump-europe-export-ban.html

> The United States is urging Europe to release diesel reserves immediately as the war in Iran drives prices to record levels. EU countries are preparing crisis talks over the surge, while officials warn that a U.S. export ban could damage Europe’s economic outlook.

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