Europe weighs new diesel stocks release after US pressure: Reuters
French officials proposed a 50 million-barrel diesel release as oil prices fell more than 3%, Reuters reported.
- European Union governments discussed a French proposal on Friday to release 50 million barrels of diesel, with International Energy Agency members also considering releasing 50 million barrels of crude oil.
- The proposal responds to pressure on European nations to unleash more supplies in an attempt to reduce surging fuel prices and ease acute market tightness amid global energy concerns.
- Ole Hansen, head of commodity strategy at Saxo Bank, said refined product supply remains the main stress, constrained by reduced refinery capacity across Russia and the Middle East.
- Both benchmark contracts posted weekly declines, with Brent down about 4.7 per cent and West Texas Intermediate lower by around 3.1 per cent; European ULSD futures fell over 5 per cent.
- The bank raised its fourth-quarter Brent forecast by $20 a barrel to $115 and lifted its 2026 forecast to $100 a barrel, while physical market fundamentals remain strong.
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Oil prices fell by about $2 today Friday, after EU countries agreed to a proposal to withdraw diesel reserves with a view to lowering prices and reducing the need to import fuel from the United States.
Trump's Diesel Ultimatum Forces Europe's Hand on Strategic Reserves
Trump announced Europe agreed to release massive diesel stocks after intense U.S. pressure and threats of an export ban. EU officials discussed French proposals for 50 million barrels alongside IEA crude releases, balancing price relief with strategic security needs. The move aims to ease record fuel costs ahead of U.S. midterms.
The release of large diesel reserves from Europe's stocks is happening without need. Europeans could still regret this.
They aim to help curb the rise in fuel prices
Deflection is counted.. France has proposed to the EU to release 100 million barrels of oil and diesel fuel from strategic reserves in response to US pressure, Politico reports. The proportion will be 50/50, although 100..
Deflection is counted.France has proposed to the EU to release 100 million barrels of oil and diesel fuel from strategic reserves in response to US pressure, Politico reports. The proportion will be 50/50, although 100 million barrels of diesel fuel...
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