
Following pressure from Washington, the G7 held an emergency energy meeting and agreed to release 100 million barrels of oil and diesel from strategic reserves to address global supply concerns.
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The G7 held an emergency energy meeting after increased pressure from Washington to address global fuel supply concerns.
After increased pressure from Washington, the G7 held an emergency meeting on energy. The world's wealthiest nations say they will release 100 million barrels of oil and diesel fuel in their reserves.
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Global diesel and oil prices may experience short-term downward pressure following the reserve release.
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