The EU is coordinating a joint position on releasing emergency diesel reserves after the U.S. requested European action to ease fuel prices and avert a potential export ban. Washington is seeking a 120 million-barrel release over six months. Diesel markets are already reacting, with U.S. and European refining margins falling sharply on the prospect of additional supply.

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