🇪🇺 Ursula von der Leyen
Von der Leyen praises G7 plan to release diesel and oil reserves
What happened
The European Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen, has welcomed a decision by the G7 to release 100 million barrels of diesel and oil from strategic reserves. The release is to be coordinated through the International Energy Agency (IEA) and will start immediately. No details have been given on how the 100 million barrels will be split between crude, diesel, and other products, nor which countries will be involved.
Why it matters
The release is intended to ease pressure on consumers and industry by stabilizing global energy markets. The move follows intense diplomatic efforts to address surging fuel costs and a broader cost-of-living crisis. The decision may provide temporary relief to consumers.
Key facts
- The G7 agreed to release 100 million barrels of diesel and oil from strategic reserves.
- The release will be coordinated through the International Energy Agency (IEA).
- A significant portion of the release will occur within 20 days.
- The G7 statement did not specify how the 100 million barrels would be split between crude, diesel, and other products.
- The release is intended to start immediately.
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