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Trump uses EU dependence to force release of oil barrels
The G7 countries have agreed to an emergency release of 100 million barrels of fuel reserves to address global supply deficits and rising diesel prices. The release will be managed by the International Energy Agency over a four-month period, with a substantial portion of diesel being made available within the first 20 days. The agreement aims to prevent energy export restrictions between G7 nations while ensuring global market stability.
Why it mattersThis international agreement aims to stabilize global diesel prices, which could eventually mitigate inflationary pressure on fuel costs for residents in Portugal, though the Portuguese government has not yet announced its specific participation or domestic impact.
