Date: 2 October 2026 Tags: Energy, Fuel Prices, G7, UK Economy Summary: G7 leaders agreed coordinated measures aimed at increasing fuel supplies and reducing diesel prices. Pasted text Countries and partners plan to release up to 100 million barrels of strategic reserves within four months. Pasted text Refineries will be encouraged to maximise production, while countries agreed to avoid restrictions on energy trade between partners. Pasted text The agreement followed

Date: 1 October 2026 Tags: UK Economy, Energy, Fuel Prices, Diesel Summary: Britain has discussed potentially releasing diesel reserves with European officials as fuel prices rise to record levels. Officials from the European Commission, UK, France, Italy and Ireland reportedly participated in discussions about diesel stocks. Thousands of UK filling stations are reportedly charging more than £2 per litre for diesel. The UK Government said Britain has a diverse and resilient f