Britain in talks with European allies over release of emergency diesel stockpiles
The UK is negotiating with European allies to release emergency diesel stockpiles after the US threatened to cut off fuel supplies. This diplomatic effort follows warnings from the Trump administration that Europe must lower global energy prices or face an export ban. The situation has driven UK diesel prices to record highs due to domestic refining limitations and disrupted global supply chains.
- ▪The UK government held calls with European counterparts to discuss drawing down fuel reserves in response to US threats of an export ban.
- ▪Approximately one-third of UK diesel imports last year originated from the United States, making the country vulnerable to supply cuts.
- ▪The average price of a litre of diesel in the UK reached an all-time high of 199.72p on Wednesday.
- ▪Oil prices have surged from $72 to over $101 per barrel due to disruptions in the strait of Hormuz caused by the US war in Iran.
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| Publication time | Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:49:01 GMT |
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The UK does not refine enough diesel to meet domestic demand. About a third of UK diesel imports last year came from the US. Photograph: Andy Rain/EPAView image in fullscreenThe UK does not refine enough diesel to meet domestic demand. About a third of UK diesel imports last year came from the US. Photograph: Andy Rain/EPAInternational tradeBritain in talks with European allies over release of emergency diesel stockpilesMinisters discuss drawing down EU countries’ reserves after Donald Trump threatens to cut off US suppliesAlex DanielThu 1 Oct 2026 12.49 EDTLast modified on Thu 1 Oct 2026 12.50 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleBritain is in talks with European allies over releasing emergency diesel stockpiles after Donald Trump threatened to cut off US supplies of the fuel.Ministers…
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