President Trump weighs US diesel export ban as Europe weighs diesel reserve release
- US President Donald Trump said on Thursday he may ask European countries to release some diesel reserves.
- Trump is weighing a US ban on diesel exports after the Iran war pushed prices up before November's midterms.
- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent had urged Europe to get ready to release diesel supplies immediately.
- Experts warn a ban would raise prices elsewhere; the UK held talks with European partners on Thursday.
Source: bbc.com
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