Cinci țări europene se unesc împotriva presiunilor SUA pentru eliberarea rezervelor de motorină • Newsweek România

Five European countries have agreed to respond collectively to U.S. pressure to release diesel reserves. France, Germany, the UK, Italy, and Ireland discussed how to address Washington's demands, which include a potential ban on diesel exports. The U.S. has urged these nations to utilize emergency stocks to mitigate rising global fuel prices. The countries aim to coordinate their response and ensure that any decisions regarding stock releases involve the International Energy Agency. The situation is complicated by Europe's increasing dependence on American fuel following sanctions on Russian imports due to the Ukraine conflict. The U.S. administration is frustrated with some European nations for not fully complying with previous commitments to release emergency stocks.