The United States has told France and Germany to release their diesel stocks or face a US export ban. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Reuters.
Reuters published the information exclusively, citing its own sources. According to the sources, Washington conveyed to Paris and Berlin the need to release diesel stocks onto the market.
If France and Germany fail to meet the demand, the US side may apply a ban on its own exports. It is not yet known what volumes of stocks are involved or what deadlines have been set.
Reuters distributed the information citing sources that have not been officially confirmed. No official statements have been made by the US, French or German sides.