On October 2, local time, a European Commission press spokesman said that the EU completely rejects any ban on diesel. The ban is of no benefit to anyone, and it will damage the EU's trust in the US as a reliable partner. The EU will not comment on oil stocks discussions at this time; any release of stocks is organized by the International Energy Agency. The press spokesperson also said that the next EU Petroleum Coordination Group meeting is scheduled to be held on October 15, and the EU is ready to hold an early meeting if the situation requires it. Recently, supply in the global diesel market has been tightening, and prices have continued to rise. The US government demands that France, Germany and other European countries release emergency diesel stocks to ease the upward pressure on global fuel prices, and warns that if Europe does not take further action, the US may restrict or even ban diesel exports. US President Trump also publicly stated earlier that he is considering this measure. According to people familiar with the matter, the US side has requested France and Germany to release diesel stocks.

On October 2, local time, a European Commission press spokesman said that the EU completely rejects any ban on diesel. The ban is of no benefit to anyone, and it will damage the EU's trust in the US as a reliable partner. The EU will not comment on oil stocks discussions at this time; any release of stocks is organized by the International Energy Agency. The press spokesperson also said that the next EU Petroleum Coordination Group meeting is scheduled to be held on October 15, and the EU is ready to hold an early meeting if the situation requires it. Recently, supply in the global diesel market has been tightening, and prices have continued to rise. The US government demands that France, Germany and other European countries release emergency diesel stocks to ease the upward pressure on global fuel prices, and warns that if Europe does not take further action, the US may restrict or even ban diesel exports. US President Trump also publicly stated earlier that he is considering this measure. According to people familiar with the matter, the US side has requested France and Germany to release diesel stocks.