The Trump administration has warned Germany and France that they should release emergency diesel reserves or risk a potential US diesel-export ban, escalating pressure as global refined-fuel markets tighten and US prices rise before November's midterm elections. Reuters reported that Washington has asked the European Union to release 120 million barrels of diesel over six months, although earlier reporting characterized the request as directed specifically at France and Germany. The European Commission, Germany, France, Italy, Britain and Ireland discussed a possible stock release, while Germany's economy ministry said the International Energy Agency had not yet asked Berlin to draw down reserves and the timing of its next meeting was unclear. US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Europe was expected to announce new diesel supplies soon, citing lost exports from the Middle East and China. French President Emmanuel Macron plans a G7 video conference on fuel prices and refined-product availability, including the possible coordination of reserve releases with the IEA.