G7 to release emergency oil and diesel reserves after US pressure to ease fuel prices

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G7 nations agreed on Friday to release up to 100 million barrels of crude oil and diesel from emergency reserves over four months, following pressure from the Trump administration to curb rising fuel prices, according to a statement by G7 leaders .
The coordinated action, announced after a virtual leaders’ meeting on 2 October, will involve emergency stocks managed through the International Energy Agency, with a substantial portion of diesel supplies frontloaded in the first 20 days .
U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed the move, stating on social media that European nations had agreed to release a “massive amount” of diesel reserves, with the process beginning immediately . He later ruled out a U.S. diesel export ban, reversing earlier threats that such a measure was under consideration .
The decision follows U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s call on Thursday for Europe to “immediately” tap its reserves, as soaring diesel prices—hitting $6.53 per gallon in the U.S. and €2.24 per liter in Europe—strained global markets amid disruptions from the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East .
G7 leaders also pledged to maintain sanctions against Russia while coordinating with the IEA to prevent further market instability . The group committed to avoiding export restrictions on energy products among members .
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