Several leading economies have announced plans to release 100 million barrels of fuel from their reserves in response to recent price hikes. The Group of Seven (G7), comprising Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the U.K., and the U.S., stated on Friday that the release will begin immediately and span over four months.
The release is expected to feature a significant amount of diesel within the first 20 days. The G7 members and their partners will manage this coordinated effort.
Additionally, the G7 has agreed to organize the maintenance schedules of refineries to avoid synchronous shutdowns and optimize fuel production capacity. This aims to prevent supply disruptions and boost diesel output.
Countries with substantial refining capabilities are encouraged to contribute to increased global production of refined products, particularly diesel, addressing market demands.
The announcement was made without detailing the specific countries involved in the release of fuel reserves.
The G7 statement said, “We also encourage engagement with countries holding significant refining capacities to boost global production of refined products, particularly diesel, in light of ongoing market pressures.”
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