EconomyUK is not facing diesel shortage despite fears of Trump export ban, minister says

Transport minister Keir Mather says the UK’s diesel supply is resilient because it comes from multiple sources, despite Donald Trump’s threat to halt US exports. Britain is discussing emergency stockpile releases with European countries; diesel prices have reached a record high and the Fawley refinery is due to undergo up to 10 weeks of planned maintenance.

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