The G7 nations have announced a decision to release 100 million barrels of oil to address the recent surge in fuel prices, particularly diesel prices in the United States.
President Donald Trump confirmed on social media that the release of diesel would take place promptly. This move aligns with the G7’s commitment to start with a substantial release of diesel within 20 days, followed by further releases over a span of four months.
President Trump and the Republican Party are under pressure to tackle the escalating prices before the upcoming Nov. 3 midterm elections.
The president’s approval ratings have been declining due to the impact of the Iran conflict and trade disputes on oil and commodity prices in the U.S.
Throughout the eight-month-long conflict with Iran, gas and diesel prices have surged. President Trump has justified these price increases as necessary to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. He has expressed optimism that prices will stabilize once the conflict ends, although there is no immediate resolution in sight.
As of Thursday, the average diesel price in Canada stood at $2.63 per liter, with certain cities like Vancouver experiencing even higher prices at around $2.71 per liter. The elevated prices are putting pressure on transport operators and farmers who rely on diesel to operate their vehicles and machinery.
France, currently holding the G7 presidency, made the announcement following a videoconference led by President Emmanuel Macron. The G7 comprises Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the U.K., the U.S., and EU representation.
The International Energy Agency will oversee the collaborative effort to address the escalating fuel prices.
The joint statement from the G7 outlined the coordinated release of 100 million barrels over four months through the International Energy Agency, with an initial significant release of diesel in the first 20 days by G7 members and partners.
This decision follows a previous announcement in March when International Energy Agency member countries pledged to release 426 million barrels of oil and related products to stabilize the oil market.
The announcement also comes in the wake of President Trump’s recent proposal to ban diesel exports as a measure to lower gas prices for American consumers. However, experts caution that such a move could have adverse effects on the global fuel market, exacerbating existing strains and further driving up prices worldwide.
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