European Union rejects diesel export ban after Donald Trump threats as prices hit record high

The European Union has rejected calls to place a ban on the export of diesel, despite reported threats from US President Donald Trump.A spokesperson for the European Commission has rejected any proposed export ban on diesel amid the soaring cost of oil and fuel.Anna-Kaisa Itkonen said: "A ban would not be beneficial to anyone. It would undermine our trust in the United States as a reliable partner."It follows talks between the UK and European allies about the possibility of releasing diesel stocks, which took place yesterday (October 1). TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Reuters stated that the Trump administration had threatened a potential US diesel export ban if they failed to drawn down diesel stocks to ease fuel prices.A...

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