LondonTrump told Europe to release diesel reserves or lose US supply.
Diesel in Britain hit a record just under 200p a litre this week, the RAC said.
The US exports 1.2 to 1.5 million barrels of diesel a day, and Washington reportedly wants Europe to release 120 million barrels.
A source familiar with the talks said reserves remain from an earlier coordinated release this year.
Britain and EU partners are discussing releasing more strategic reserves, including diesel, if needed.
How each outlet framed it
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- Financial Times News
- calculates Europe's position: holds 32mn tonnes emergency diesel (2–3 months supply), Trump demands 120mn barrels (40% of stockpiles), export bans harm US storage capacity too
- BBC
- notes UK coordinating with EU partners on potential reserve release, UK diesel at record highs (just under 200p/litre), emphasizes diverse supply and international coordination
Sources: Financial Times News, BBC