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Trump says Europe will release "massive amount" of diesel oil from stockpiles

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Washington — President Trump said European leaders have agreed to release a "massive amount" of their diesel oil stockpiles to alleviate high prices, following an emergency meeting of the Group of Seven leaders.

A G7 video conference convened Friday morning to discuss fuel supply and prices, after a call overnight between French President Emmanuel Macron and Mr. Trump. After that meeting, Mr. Trump said Europe would release diesel oil from its stockpiles, beginning "immediately."

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