G7 leaders said they will implement a coordinated release through the International Energy Agency of 100 million barrels, to begin immediately over four months, including a front-loaded substantial diesel release within the first 20 days. [E3] France holds the rotating G7 presidency; President Emmanuel Macron presided over the virtual meeting. [E1][E5]
Diesel recently hit record high prices in the United States, where President Donald Trump said the diesel release would happen immediately. [E2]
The leaders reaffirmed a commitment to refrain from export restrictions on energy and energy products between G7 countries and called on all producers to refrain from imposing bans that could exacerbate market tensions. [E4]
The call is 0.62 by 16:00 UTC on 6 October 2026.