Eleven EU countries have pledged to release 20.5 million barrels of diesel from strategic reserves by the end of January 2027, as persistent instability in the Middle East raises concerns over fuel supplies ahead of winter, according to a document seen by Euronews.
Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal and Sweden agreed to release new diesel barrels following the G7 leaders' statement on energy security and an urgent call for action from the IEA.