Diesel: Washington presses Europe to tap its reserves and threatens to restrict exports
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QatarDoha is gauging US pressure on European diesel stocks in light of the war against Iran and record prices on both sides of the Atlantic.
What each one tells
opposition
BelgiumBrussels is scrutinizing the pressure from Washington on diesel reserves from the very seat of the Commission, which is convening the member states on Friday, and is linking the American demand to the midterm elections.
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American electoral
the narrative links the ban threat to fuel prices before the midterm elections.
What the account puts first
BelgiumElectoral
the text links the American request to the November midterm elections.
- Qatar
Reliance on anonymous sources
the ban threat is based on unnamed witnesses relayed by Reuters.
What it leans on
BelgiumReliance on indirect sources
the threat of an embargo is based on press reports, not an official statement.
and the figures
120 million barrels of diesel over six months (180 days)
Volume of diesel requested from the EU
millions of barrels
same figure120 million barrels of diesel over six months (180 days)
this press does not report this figure
Average diesel price in the EU
euros per litre
this press does not report this figure