
The decision was made after pressure from the US in the face of record high fuel prices
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Diesel prices in the US reached record levels in September, prompting the US administration to put pressure on its allies.
"Europe has just agreed to release a massive amount of its well-stocked diesel fuel. The process will begin immediately," wrote Donald Trump on the Truth Social platform.
The United States has been pressing European allies in recent days, including France, Germany and Italy, to release some of their diesel reserves amid rising diesel prices.
Shortly afterwards, Emmanuel Macron issued a statement on this matter, announcing that the G7 countries would release up to 100 million barrels of diesel and crude oil.
U.S. diesel prices hit record highs in September and remain near all-time highs, averaging $6.40 per gallon.
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Release of 100 million barrels of oil and diesel by G7 countries.
Very likely · Within days

EU ambassadors meet in Brussels to discuss the tense situation on the diesel market. Despite stable supplies, rapidly rising prices are causing concern. The US is pushing to release strategic reserves while considering restrictions on its own exports.

The shareholders of Hyperglobus appointed Gerhard Schroeder to the supervisory board. The former German chancellor is to lead the company's strategy in Russia. The company, which manages over 20 supermarkets, has been independent from the German holding since January 2025.

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Regulations reducing excise duty and VAT on gasoline, diesel oil and biocomponents from October 3 to December 31, 2026 were published in the Journal of Laws. The government estimates that prices at gas stations will drop to PLN 1.3 per liter.

For several weeks, Ukraine has been trying to increase export quotas for agricultural products such as wheat, sugar, bioethanol and starch, arguing the need for access to the EU market due to Russian attacks on ports. The European Commission refused, saying the current limits were fair and balanced, fearing agricultural protests in Poland. Ukraine is now proposing to simplify the rules for using quotas and demanding EUR 1.1 billion to cover transport costs following the attacks on ports.

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