U.S. Proposed EU Release 120 Million Barrels of Diesel Over 180 Days

Washington has proposed EU governments release 120 million barrels of diesel from strategic reserves over 180 days, more than a third of Europe's stocks, Politico reported. Reuters sources said the plan focused on France and Germany, linked to a possible U.S. diesel export ban. Trump on Oct. 2 said Washington 'may' make the request.