# G7 to release 100 million barrels of oil reserves as diesel prices surge

https://mins.news/en/video/84171

- Global News, 2026-10-02 22:00 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYcot5SwTuE

> The G7 agreed to release 100 million barrels of diesel and crude oil reserves to help ease soaring fuel prices, French President Emmanuel Macron said Friday. The move comes as Britain’s average diesel price reached £2 a litre for the first time. Drivers voiced frustration, with some considering remote work or staying home to cut costs.

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